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EADS: United Arab Emirates’ second communications Y1B satellite ready to launch

Blagnac, France - Departure on April 24 on a Proton launcher, from from Baikonur in Kazakhstan

Y1B, the second satellite of the United Arab Emirates’ space communications programme is ready to be launched next April 24 on a Proton launcher from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. Comprising two satellites and a ground segment, the Yahsat project is a complete commercial and military satellite communications system built by Astrium and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) for the Al Yah Satellite Communications C...

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Rome, Italy, 04/18/2012 18:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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