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Everything is ready for the launch of satellite Hot Bird 10 by Eutelsat

Paris, France - Tonight from the space base in Guyana

The satellite Hot Bird 10 by Eutelsat will be launched at midnight (CET) from the space center of Kourou in the French Guyana. It will strengthen the satellite fleet at the premium position at 13 degrees east and, thanks to its 64 transponder, will implement video transmissions all over Europe, following the switch of Hot Bird 6. Designed and built by Eads Astrium, together with the other Hot Bird...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1099768
Rome, Italy, 02/12/2009 16:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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