| Author (Corporate) | BBC News Online |
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| Series Title | BBC News |
| Series Details | 11.8.05 |
| Publication Date | 11/08/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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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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| Source Link | http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4142088.stm |
| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
