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Arianespace to launch Australian satellite with Ariane 6

The mission is scheduled for the second half of 2023

Arianespace and Australian operator SingTel Optus signed the launch contract for the Optus-11 communications satellite. The launch, scheduled for the second half of 2023, will use the Ariane 64 version of the Ariane 6 launcher, with four solid boosters.Optus-11 is a Ku-band communications satellite with a coverage zone encompassing Australia and New Zealand. Optus-11 incorporates a number of advanced...

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Rome, Italy, 11/17/2021 09:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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