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Astrium to build new-generation KA-band satellite for Eutelsat

Paris, France - It is the first European multi-beam satellite to operate exclusively in the KA-band

Astrium has been selected by Eutelsat Communications, one of the world's leading satellite operators, to deliver a satellite, currently designated as KA-Sat, the first European multi-beam satellite to operate exclusively in the KA-band and dedicated to providing broadband and broadcast services across the wider Europe. KA-Sat will be launched in 2010 and positioned at 13 degrees East in geostationary...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1084260
Rome, Italy, 01/08/2008 17:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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