Two television broadcast satellites, Brasilsat B4 and Nilesat 102, were launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit

Two television broadcast satellites, Brasilsat B4 and Nilesat 102, were launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit late Aug. 17 by an Ariane 44LP from Kourou, French Guiana. The 3,865-lb. Hughes Brasilsat is an HS 376W that will be used by Embratel for Brazilian TV and communications services. The...

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