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Ariane 5 lifts record payload into space

Started by Whitters, Aug 12, 2005, 13:30:41

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Aug 12, 2005, 13:30:41
This morning an Ariane 5G launcher lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. On board was the largest telecommunications satellite ever to be placed into geostationary
transfer orbit.

Full story:
http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Launchers_Home/SEMA4U808BE_0.html
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