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Arabsat-5A and COMS begin their preparation for second Ariane 5 mission of 2010
16 Mar 2010, 09:06 UTC
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(Arianespace) - The two satellites for Arianespace’s second Ariane 5 flight of 2010 have begun their checkout at the Spaceport – which currently is hosting two parallel missions for the industry’s workhorse launch vehicle.
Both Arabsat-5A and COMS are now undergoing processing in the Spaceport’s S5 preparation facility following their deliveries to French Guiana this month.
Arianespace’s mission with Arabsat-5A and COMS is planned for late April using a heavy-lift Ariane 5 E [...]
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