Ariane Launches New Telecommunications Satellite (page 2)
On Wednesday, TerreStar-1, the world?s largest commercial telecommunications satellite, was set into orbit by the Ariane 5 rocket.The satellite, which weighs nearly seven tons, was built for TerreStar Networks and will provide voice, messaging, and data connections through North America.TerreStar-1 was so large that the Ariane rocket, which routinely carries double payloads, was unable to carry any other cargo. The launch was the third mission for Ariane this year, with four more already scheduled.
Ariane Launches New Telecommunications Satellite
On Wednesday, TerreStar-1, the world?s largest commercial telecommunications satellite, was set into orbit by the Ariane 5 rocket.The satellite, which weighs nearly seven tons, was built for ...
Thu 2 Jul 09 from RedOrbit
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