Ariane 5 Said To Boost Record Heavy Payload: U.K., Brazilian Satellites The Ariane 5 giant rocket set another heavy-lift record by placing a U.K. military relay platform and Brazil's new multi-mission telecommunications satellite into geostationary transfer orbit, according to Arianspace. The total payload delivery weight was 9,535 kg (10.5 tons), which included 8,735 kg (9.6 tons) for the two satellites, along with the associated installation/interface hardware and Ariane's SYLDA 5 dual payload dispenser system. The Ariane 5 lifted off from…
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