Discussion: Ariane 5 Rocket Launches Two ...

[Fraser]

SUMMARY: A powerful Ariane 5 rocket lifted off late Friday from the European Space Agency (ESA) launch center in Kourou, French Guiana. It was carrying two satellites: the STELLAT 5 which will provide Internet and video transmission to Europe, Africa and the Middle East; and the N-STAR C which will support mobile phones in Japan. This is the 12th launch of an Ariane 5.


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[jkmccrann]

They've obviously been getting value for money out of the Kourou Spaceport.

Other Launch (http://www.bautforum.com/showthread.php?t=20646)

Launching a lot of satellites at very close intervals! Good on them though.

Anyhow, here's a link to the SpacePort.
Kourou Spaceport (http://www.space-technology.com/projects/kourou/)