including an all-electric one. The all-electric Spacebus NEO, capable of carrying payloads weighing over 1,400 kg, and with power exceeding 16 kW, will be available starting in mid-2015. See also List of Spacebus satellites Comparison of satellite buses References External links Encyclopedia Astronautica, particularly the permanent following of satellite orbital positions Gunter’s Space Page, and its exhaustive lists of platforms, satellites and chronologies for all launchers The Spacecraft Encyclopedia and its chronological list of all satellites launched with detailed information The Thales Alenia Space website Manufacturer documentation and press releases Spacemart, press releases Space Newsfeed, press releases Watch an Ariane 5 launch Satellite buses European space programmes