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December 20 is set as the liftoff date for Arianespace’s wrap-up mission of 2008

December 5, 2008

The sixth Ariane 5 mission of 2008 has been set for December 20, 2008, carrying a dual satellite payload for the European telecommunications operator Eutelsat.

It will be Arianespace’s final mission of this year, as well as the 42nd launch of an Ariane 5.

The heavy-lift Ariane 5 ECA version will loft HOT BIRD™ 9, which has a liftoff mass of 4,880 kg., along with the 3,460-kg. W2M satellite.