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Friday, 13 June 2008 23:31 |
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Ariane 5's on-target launch with Skynet 5C and Turksat 3A tonight marked numerous key milestones for this workhorse Arianespace vehicle.
The flight was Ariane 5's 25th consecutive commercial success, confirming its role as the commercial launcher of reference for satellite operators and manufacturers worldwide. In addition, Skynet 5C was the 30th military payload orbited by Arianespace, while Turksat 3A represented the 53rd Thales Alenia Space-built satellite lofted by the launch services company.
Source: http://www.arianespace.com/site/news/mission-up-508.html
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