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Arianespace is ready to launch 24 Globalstar satellites

Paris, France - As from the Summer 2009 will be carried out four launches

Jean-Yves Le Gall, CEO of Arianespace, and Jay Monroe, CEO of Globalstar, have announced the signing of a contract for four launches, along with an option on four additional launches. The new net will be made up by 24 satellites. Each launch, during which Soyuz rocket will be used, will include the launch of six satellites. The first launch is planned for the Summer of 2009 at the Guyana Space Center,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1078793
Rome, Italy, 09/04/2007 19:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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