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Greece launched its first telecommunications satellite

Athens, Greece - It will provide broadcast services

Greece has launched its first telecommunications satellite, Hellas Sat 2, which will provide broadcast services such as satellite internet, voice and video services, digital satellite television broadcasting and interactive services. The project was a joint iniziative between Greece and Cyprus and in a joint statement, Greek Minister for Transport and Communications, Christos Verelis, and Cypriot Minister...

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Rome, Italy, 07/30/2003 19:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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