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Fourth batch of O3b constellation in orbit

With four satellites, built by Tas

The four latest satellites in the O3b constellation built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) for SES Networks were successfully launched from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana (South America) by a Soyuz rocket.These four new satellites will expand the current O3b constellation of 12 satellites, which have been operational in orbit since 2014. Thanks to the high-performance satellites, SES Networks,...

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Rome, Italy, 03/12/2018 08:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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