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Ariane 5: night launch to transport two satellites

Turin, Italy - The space rocket Ariane 5 confirms its very good performances

New success for Ariane 5. Avio realizes the 14% of the European rocket producing, in addition to the lateral solid fuel boosters, also the liquid oxygen turbopump of the Vulcain engine of the cryogenic stage. The launch has carried in geostationary orbit two satellites: Satmex 6 and the Thaicom 5 which have a total weight of 8,3000 kg. Sarmex 6 is dedicated to the tele-communications; Thaicom 5 is...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 141891
Rome, Italy, 05/30/2006 17:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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