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SES orders 4 new satellites from Astrium, the EADS unit, in euro500 million deal


Associated Press
11/30/09 8:35 AM EST

PARIS — Space systems group Astrium, a unit of European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. NV, said Monday that satellite operator SES has ordered four multi-mission satellites in a deal worth euro500 million ($746 million).

The new satellites — ASTRA 2E, ASTRA 2F, ASTRA 2G and ASTRA 5B — are intended to improve satellite television services in Europe and boost development in Eastern Europe and Africa, Astrium said in a statement.

The launch of the new satellites should take place between 2012 and 2014, and each are expected to last for 15 years.



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