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Lockheed Martin marks 32nd consecutive A2100 success with the launch of “ASTRA 1L” satellite
Kourou, French Guyana - Aboard an “Ariane 5-ECA” launch vehicle
The “ASTRA 1L” broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SES ASTRA, an SES company (see AVIONEWS), was successfully launched last week from Kourou, French Guyana. Lift-off occurred at 6:29 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) aboard an “Ariane 5-ECA” launch vehicle provided by Arianespace of Evry, France. Initial contact with the satellite, called acquisition of signal,...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1073254
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency