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The Brazilian SGDC satellite ready to be shipped to Kourou launch pad

Cannes, France - The Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite dual-use communication

The dual use (civil and military) SGDC Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) for Brazil is ready to be shipped the Kourou launch pad in French Guyana to be launched by Ariane 5 rocket next March. TAS signed the SGDC contract with Visiona (a joint-venture between Embraer and Telebras) at the end of 2013. This program plays a key role in the...

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Rome, Italy, 02/03/2017 12:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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