The first launch of a powerful new satellite series, the HS 702 from Hughes Space&Communications, is set for Dec. 22

The first launch of a powerful new satellite series, the HS 702 from Hughes Space&Communications, is set for Dec. 22 on an Ariane 4 for the PanAmSat Corp. Called Galaxy XI, it will carry 40 Ku-band and 24 C-band transponders and weigh 9,886 lb. at launch. The HS 702 uses a Hughes XIPS xenon ion...

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