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Ariane 5: second flight in 2018

Two Japanese and British satellites are in orbit

Ariane 5 has successfully completed its second mission of 2018, correctly positioning two satellites in orbit: DSN-1/Superbird-8 and HYLAS 4.DSN-1/Superbird 8 is a telecommunications satellite for Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT. Equipped with high-performance relay systems, the satellite will mainly provide telecommunication services for the Japanese market.HYLAS 4 instead is a communications satellite...

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Colleferro, Italy, 04/06/2018 03:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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