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Alcatel-Eutelsat contract for a new satellite

Paris, France - The W-2A will provide telecommunication systems in Europe, Africa and Middle East

Alcatel Alenia Spazio, the joint-venture between Finmeccanica and Alcatel, has been chosen by France-based Eutelsat to build a new powerful European satellite, W-2A, to be launched in the first quarter of 2009. The main mission of this new satellite is to extend capacity for video, wideband and telecommunication services in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Designed to last over 15 years, W-2A has a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 148095
Rome, Italy, 09/04/2006 15:52
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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