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Ariane 5: the MSG-2 and the INSAT-4A satellites are into orbit

Korou, French Guiana - They will ensure important weather and communications services to Europe and India

The two satellite systems launched by an Ariane 5 rocket carrier from the Korou Base (French Guiana) yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS) are into orbit. The European MSG-2 is a Meteosat system satellite of the ESA (European Space Agency) added to the other three previously operating ones, able to provide weather data each 15 minutes with remarkable advantages both concerning forecasts and environmental...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 133560
Rome, Italy, 12/22/2005 14:18
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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