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Thales Alenia Space: Express AM8 satellite successfully launched -VIDEO-

Rome, Italy - Its 2,100-kg includes a 641-kg C, Ku and L band payload designed and built by the industry

The Russian communications satellite Express AM8 was successfully launched by a Proton M launcher. This 2,100-kg satellite was built by ISS Reshetnev as prime contractor for RSCC (Russian Satellite Communications Company) and includes a 641-kg C, Ku and L band payload designed and built by Thales Alenia Space. Based on the ISS Reshetnev Express 1000N platform, Express AM8 was assembled, integrated...

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Rome, Italy, 09/15/2015 11:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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