Ariane 5 Orbits Azerbaijan’s First Satellite

Azerbaijan launched its first satellite Feb. 7 atop an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from Europe’s equatorial spaceport in French Guiana. Built by Dulles, Va.-based Orbital Sciences Corp. for Azerbaijan satellite operator Azercosmos, the Azerspace/Africasat-1a spacecraft carries 24 C-band transponders and 12...

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