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Ariane 5 will launch in orbit Sles

Paris, France - The first launch will be on 2005

The Orbital Recovery Corporation has chosen the carrier Ariane 5 in order to launch in orbit the Spacecraft Life Extension System (Sles), a rescue space system for telecom satellites. The agreement with Arianespace, announced by the European industry, includes the launch of 4 Sles. The launches will begin in 2005 and the Sles will be launched in orbit as auxiliary cargo, with a mass between the 500...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 41642
Rome, Italy, 03/05/2003 18:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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