New European satellite design to debut on Ariane 5 launch Thursday squib
A broadband communications satellite for Paris-based Eutelsat -- built on a new Thales Alenia Space all-electric design with xenon plasma thrusters -- and an Indian broadcasting spacecraft are fastened to the top of an Ariane 5 launcher for liftoff Thursday from French Guiana.
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