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Arianespace receives its sixth Ariane 5
The sixth Ariane 5 of 2008 has been accepted by Arianespace following its transfer to the Final Assembly Building where the launch vehicle payload will be integrated.
This heavy-lift Ariane 5 ECA is scheduled for liftoff before the end of 2008, carrying two satellites for European telecommunications provider Eutelsat: HOT BIRD 9 and W2M. The satellites will have a combined liftoff weight of approximately 8,340 kg
The sixth Ariane 5 of 2008 has been accepted by Arianespace following its transfer to the Final Assembly Building where the launch vehicle payload will be integrated.
This heavy-lift Ariane 5 ECA is scheduled for liftoff before the end of 2008, carrying two satellites for European telecommunications provider Eutelsat: HOT BIRD 9 and W2M. The satellites will have a combined liftoff weight of approximately 8,340 kg