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Ariane 5 ECA launches with Nilesat-201 and RASCOM-QAF1R

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Following a scrub-prone launch campaign in June, Arianespace have enjoyed first-time success with Wednesday’s launch of their Ariane 5 ECA vehicle – her third mission of the year. The workhorse has two telecommunication passengers – Nilesat-201 and RASCOM-QAF1R – and launched slightly after the start of the long launch window.

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Ariane 5 ECA launches with HOT BIRD 10 and NSS-9 satellites

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Arianespace’s Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle has lifted off from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana, carrying the HOT BIRD 10 and NSS-9 telecommunications satellites. Launch occurred at 22:09 UTC. Arianespace is targeting six to eight Ariane 5 missions in 2009.

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