Arianespace’s Ariane 5 Generic launcher set a new performance record on August 11 by successfully lofting the heavyweight THAICOM 4 (IPSTAR) satellite on a mission from the Spaceport in French Guiana.
THAICOM 4 (IPSTAR) is the largest commercial communications satellite ever placed in geostationary transfer orbit (GTO), and it will be used by Thailand’s Shin Satellite Plc for Internet access and broadband services over 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
For additional information, see the Mission Update story on the Arianespace Website:
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