October,4, 2016 --The day Sky Muster II will launch from the Ariane-5 heavy lift launcher.

Sky Muster II is a communications satellite set in circular orbit or "geostationary orbit" by Australia's National Broadband Network (Nbn). The past month, during the week of September 2nd, 2016, this second Sky Muster satellite arrived in French Guiana with the purpose of preparing for its October launch.

The heavy lift launcher Ariane-5 is the rocket in charge of developing this mission.This quest will follow Nbn's first Sky Muster relay platform, which occurred in September 2015 with the serviceability of an Ariane-5.

Yet, there is a creative and more colorful side to the rocketload! Ariane 5's safeguarding shield for flight VA231 is illuminated with artwork that complements its set purpose. The decorations are related to Nbn's network & communications.

Known for inspiring curiosity and innovation, the Nbn has set an annual competition called "Blast Your Face Into Space" in which more than 700 Australians have the opportunity of submitting their clever and "out of this world" artwork for a chance to win. Consequently, the art gets pushed into a mosaic-style image so that when the time of launch comes, the art is pictured on the satellite!

The principal objective of Sky Muster II is to replenish data and improve data-carrying capacity for the Nbn's satellite in order to further improve the broadband service of communications throughout Australia. This would be a great improvement because a broadband of telecommunication transmission is necessary in rural and remote areas of the country. It is important to provide equal assistance in the dissemination of information on the Internet and increase Internet availability for places without Internet. Ideally, the goal is for the satellite to be able to connect 8 million homes and companies by the year 2020.

Taking into consideration the longevity of the mission and the rapid advance of technology, Sky Muster II aboard Ariane-5 will most likely be one of the greatest space flight innovations by 2020. By imparting broadband network access to those remote places in Australia, companies are taking steps towards equal opportunities, in regards to Internet connections and communications.

"Developing better intercommunication systems provides a greater and fitter society."

The french company Arianespace, uses its efficacious Ariane-5 with heavy lift missions, such as this one. For liftoff, the Sky Muster II aboard the rocket (A5) is weighing in at 6,400kg which equals 14.1096 lbs.

Sky Muster will also orbit with GSAT-18 communication satellites. GSAT-18 is a multipurpose communication satellite for ISRO (Indian Space & Research Organization), and as part of this mission, it will help enable the efficiency and performance of communications in Australia.

An interesting detail about the Sky Muster 2 is that it replaced Japan's Superbird 8 satellite on the July 12th mission that was delayed until July 26 after it was injured during its transport to the launch pad.

Depicting Japan's Superbird 8 and GSAT 18

Given these points, we can expect improvements in the high-speed Internet technologies, which will yield a positive change for the Australian communications system. As always, heightening our awareness opens doors to better ways of living and stimulates intellectual astuteness. Not only are we capable of elevating the pinnacles of technology for the betterment of society, but also the extensiveness of pacifism as well. For we are a sentient civilization, responsiveness (emotions) makes part of our intentions... so we ought to magnify the enclosures of our capacities, to reach out and unfold what our vast Universe enshrouds (or encloses).

-Astrophysics Angie (10/4/2016)