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December 26, 2013

The Athena-Fidus satellite is readied for Arianespace first heavy-lift mission of 2014
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Dec 26, 2013
The multi-role Athena-Fidus satellite has completed initial checkout at the Spaceport as it is readied for a dual-payload, geostationary transfer orbit launch on Arianespace's first flight in 2014. To be lofted January 23 from French Guiana along with the ABS-2 spacecraft aboard a heavy-lift Arianespace Ariane 5, this mission will commence a very busy 2014 - with 12 to 14 launches in preparation. The year-opening mission carrying Athena-Fidus and ABS-2 is designated Flight VA217 in Arianespa ... read more

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