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N° 27–2022: Invitation to media: Inaugural launch of Vega-C, flight VV21

June 7, 2022. PARIS

Media representatives are invited to witness the inaugural launch of Vega-C, either from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana or from ESA’s ESRIN facility in Frascati, Italy. The launch is currently planned for 7 July 2022 at 08:13 in French Guiana, 13:13 CEST in Italy.

A pre-launch online media briefing is planned for 30 June 2022.

At the Spaceport, journalists may view the launch from the media centre at the Jupiter control complex, where there will be interview opportunities with representatives of ESA, Avio, ASI, Arianespace and CNES. Spokespeople will be available at the ESRIN event.

Also at the Spaceport, journalists may have the opportunity to visit facilities related to Ariane 5 and Ariane 6.


Vega-C is a single body rocket about 35 m high with a mass at liftoff of 210 tonnes. It is able to place about 2200 kg in a reference 700 km-polar orbit. Using a new range of payload carriers, Vega-C will be able to accommodate cargo of different shapes and sizes ranging from multiple small satellites as small as one kilogram up to a single large payload. Ongoing developments will extend Vega-C capabilities to include in-orbit operations, and return missions using ESA's Space Rider reentry vehicle.


For VV21, Vega-C’s principal payload will be LARES-2, a scientific mission of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Six CubeSats built by European universities and research establishments will be orbited as secondary payloads.


Spaceport draft programme

Tuesday 5 July – Friday 8 July 2022

  • Visit of facilities: Spaceport, Ariane 5, Ariane 6; details to be confirmed

  • Vega-C VV21 Launch (7 July 2022)

ESRIN draft programme

  • Vega-C VV21 Launch (7 July 2022)

Online pre-launch press briefing

Thursday 30 June 2022

A detailed programme will be available closer to the date. A variety of high-level experts and spokespersons are available for interviews. A detailed programme will be available closer to the date.


ESA Web TV

The launch will also be transmitted via https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/ESA_Web_TV


Media registration

Please express interest by FRIDAY 10 JUNE via https://blogs.esa.int/forms/esa-media-briefing-form


Please note:

  • all costs and expenses for this launch media trip will have to be borne by the participating media;

  • because the number of places is limited, ESA cannot guarantee all interested media will be able to join this press programme;

  • accreditation formalities to access either Europe’s Spaceport or ESRIN will have to be completed after confirmation of participation.

Further information

ESA Space Transportation: https://www.esa.int/sts

Vega Launch System: https://www.esa.int/vega


Further information

ESA Space Transportation: https://www.esa.int/sts

Vega Launch System: https://www.esa.int/vega


Social media

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Hashtags: #VegaC #VV21


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About the European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) provides Europe’s gateway to space.

ESA is an intergovernmental organisation, created in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.


ESA has 22 Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Slovenia, Latvia and Lithuania are Associate Members.


ESA has established formal cooperation with five Member States of the EU. Canada takes part in some ESA programmes under a Cooperation Agreement.


By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, ESA can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. It is working in particular with the EU on implementing the Galileo and Copernicus programmes as well as with Eumetsat for the development of meteorological missions.


Learn more about ESA at www.esa.int


For further information:

ESA Newsroom and Media Relations Office – Ninja Menning

Tel: +31 71 5656409



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Kerry Apex: June 15th GRI

June 1, 2022. HONG KONG

Ocean carriers have announced a general rate increase effective June 15.

From Asia to all U.S. destinations:

$900/20'

$1,000/40'

$1,125/40'HC

$1,266/45'


Reminder: Protect Your Vessel Manifest Data

An importer or consignee can request confidential treatment of its name and address as well as the shipper's name and address from the vessel manifest data.


The importer or exporter can fill out the online application via CBP's website (bit.ly/3M4yYCA), send and email request to vesselmanifestconfidentiality@cbp.dhs.gov, or send a written request to:

Vessel Manifest Confidentiality

22001 Loudon County Pkwy

Mail Stop #1354

Ashburn, VA 20598-1354




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Fujitsu, NTT DOCOMO and NTT to start joint trials towards practical applications for 6G

June 6, 2022. TOKYO.

Aiming to realize stable, high-speed communication using high sub-terahertz frequency range.


Fujitsu today announced that it will start collaboration with NTT DOCOMO, INC. (hereinafter DOCOMO)(1) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (hereinafter NTT)(2) to conduct joint trials towards the realization of practical applications for 6G. In the joint trials, the partners will utilize radio waves in the high frequency range (sub-terahertz waves) of 100 GHz and 300 GHz, which represent promising candidates for use in 6G to realize a high-speed communication technology with radio wave propagation that is not affected by obstacles. The companies further aim to develop a high-frequency wireless device that utilizes a compound semiconductor(3).


Fujitsu positions network technology as an essential element in its efforts to deliver business transformation through digital innovation and ultimately achieve a more sustainable society.


Background and tasks

6G networks are expected to further accelerate the digitization of society and provide essential solutions to complex societal issues. To this end, global R&D activities focus on further advancing the high-speed, large-capacity, low-latency, and simultaneous multi-connection features of current 5G networks and aim to realize communications with low power consumption with an eye towards the full-scale launch of 6G networks and services around 2030.


Wider frequency bands play a significant role in realizing high-speed and large-capacity communication exceeding that of current 5G networks. 100GHz and above are promising frequency bands for 6G networks that would enable communication speeds of over 100 Gbps, which is ten times higher than that of current 5G networks. However, radio waves at higher frequencies tend to be more easily affected by obstacles, which makes communication between distant points difficult.


Outline of the joint trials

To address this issue, Fujitsu, DOCOMO and NTT will conduct joint trials of distributed MIMO(4), a wireless communication technology where multiple sub-terahertz wave antennas are dispersed to simultaneously emit radio waves from multiple directions to a receiving terminal.


Through this joint experiment, the three companies aim to develop technology that is resistant to obstruction and realizes stable high-speed wireless communication over 100 Gbps.


In order to realize high-speed and large-capacity communications at sub-terahertz waves with small size and low power consumption, Fujitsu aims to develop high-frequency wireless devices utilizing compound semiconductors such as gallium nitride (GaN) and indium phosphorus (InP). Moving forward, Fujitsu will promote the development of technologies for the realization of practical applications for 6G and actively engage in global 6G standardization activities to contribute to solving societal issues through R&D.


Naoki Tani, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at DOCOMO, comments: "DOCOMO has been collaborating with Fujitsu since 2014 to verify wireless technologies towards the realization of 5G, and has leveraged the obtained know-how to provide 5G commercial services since 2020. We are delighted to collaborate with Fujitsu also towards the realization of the 6G concept.

DOCOMO and NTT will initiate experimental trials with Fujitsu to establish 6G wireless technologies for sub-THz communication using 100 GHz and 300 GHz band, and make a solid contribution to 6G commercialization with a variety of industry partners."


  • [1] NTT DOCOMO, INC. : Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Motoyuki Ii.

  • [2] Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) : Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Sawada.

  • [3] Compound semiconductor : A semiconductor consisting of two or more elements such as GaN (gallium nitride) and InP (indium phosphorus). Since the mobility of electrons is higher than that of silicon semiconductors, high-speed operation is possible.

  • [4] Distributed MIMO : A technology that enables high-speed communication by simultaneously transmitting different signals from multiple distributed transmitting antennas and separating the signals received by multiple receiving antennas.


Related Links

  • Why "6G" Now? Fujitsu Sets Sights on 2030

Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030. Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.


The goals most relevant to this project


About Fujitsu

Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.


Press Contacts

Fujitsu Limited Public and Investor Relations Division Inquiries


All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.


Date: 6 June, 2022

City: Tokyo, Japan

Company: Fujitsu Limited



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