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JCSAT-12 communications satellite ready for launch

Newtown, USA - Lift off is scheduled for Friday, August 21, on board of an Ariane 5-ECA rocket

The JCSAT-12 communications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SKY Perfect JSAT of Japan, will be launched on August 21 aboard an Ariane 5-ECA launch vehicle provided by Arianespace. Lift off is scheduled between 6:09 pm EDT and 7:09 pm EDT. JCSAT-12 is a high-power hybrid satellite consisting of 30 active Ku-band transponders and 12 active C-band transponders that will provide...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108326
Rome, Italy, 08/18/2009 18:11
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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