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Large Antenna Reflector Is Deployed On Satellite In Orbit

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Monday, May 5th, 2008

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A large 12-meter (39.37-foot) antenna reflector was deployed on a satellite in orbit, according to Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space and Communications [LORL]. Loral and ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd [ICOG] said the reflector was deployed Saturday on ICO G1, a Loral-designed spacecraft. The antenna reflector was designed and built by Harris Corporation. It utilizes a gold-plated mesh reflective surface and a new Harris design that allows a very large antenna reflector to stow safely and easily on…

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