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Monday, July 14th, 2008

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Ariane 5 Lofts ProtoStar I And BADR-6 Satellites Into Orbit An Ariane 5 heavy lift rocket lifted off from the European Spaceport in French Guiana, South America, and carried two satellites -- ProtoStar I and BADR-6 -- into orbit, Arianespace announced. The rocket shouldered a hefty payload on the mission totaling 19,050 pounds (8,639 kilograms), which included more than 16,600 pounds (7,530 kg) for ProtoStar I and BADR-6, along with their integration hardware and the SYLDA 5 multiple satellite dispenser…

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