An Arianespace Ariane 5

An Arianespace Ariane 5 successfully launched the Japanese/Orbital Sciences BSAT-2a and the Eutelsat/Alcatel Eurobird communications spacecraft from Kourou, French Guiana, on Mar. 8. Total payload mass for the flight was about 9,600 lb.

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