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Arianespace launches 100th Ariane 5, completes Intelsat Epic constellation

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European launch provider Arianespace completed the 100th launch of a heavy-lift Ariane 5 rocket Sept. 25, carrying two satellites co-owned between Intelsat and partner satellite operators.

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Arianespace cancels Ariane 5 launch over ISRO satellite issue

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An Ariane 5 launch has been cancelled after an unexplained problem with an Indian space agency satellite that was supposed to ride on the mission.

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Azerspace-2 satellite. Credit: SSL artist's concept

SSL To Build Satellite for Azercosmos in Deal Tied to Radar Tech Transfer

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The contract was signed after a competition that included satellite manufacturers Airbus Defence and Space, the China Great Wall Industry Corp. and Orbital ATK.

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Intelsat's deal with Azercosmos is the latest joint development allowing two ostensibly competing fleet operators to join forces to reduce the capital expenditure required to inaugurate or maintain a presence at a given orbital locale. Credit: Azercosmos

Intelsat and Azercosmos Partnering on New Satellite at 45 East

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Intelsat and Azercosmos said Feb. 17 they would jointly build and launch a telecommunications satellite to operate from 45 degrees east starting in 2017

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