Record satellite lift for Ariane

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Series Details 11.8.05
Publication Date 11/08/2005
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The heaviest commercial communications satellite to go to into orbit has been successfully launched from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, 11 August 2005. The Thaicom 4 (Ipstar) craft, operated by Thailand's Shin Satellite, will provide net access across Asia-Pacific.

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