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Sirius
Program:
Sirius
.
Objective
: Communications.
Overview
: Geosynchronous communications satellite network.
Major Events
: .
11 November 1997
Sirius 2
Spacecraft
:
Spacebus 3000
.
Launch Site
:
Kourou
.
Launch Vehicle
:
Ariane 44L
.
More details
Geosynchronous. Stationed over 4.8E
05 October 1998
Sirius 3
Spacecraft
:
HS 376
.
Launch Site
:
Kourou
.
Launch Vehicle
:
Ariane 44L
.
More details
Geostationary at 23.5 degrees E.
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Last update 12 March 2001.
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