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Satmex 6 and Thaïcom 5 inside the launcher fairing
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Satmex 6 and Thaïcom 5 inside the launcher fairing

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The composite made up of Satmex 6, the Sylda 5 payload dispenser, Thaïcom 5, and the launcher fairing is hoisted in the Final Assembly Building ready to be positioned on the Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle: 18 May 2006

Satmex 6 mating with Sylda 5
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Satmex 6 mating with Sylda 5

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The cryogenic upper stage of the Ariane 5 ready for mating with the main cryogenic stage
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The cryogenic upper stage of the Ariane 5 ready for…

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A technician prepares to remove the transport container from the cryogenic upper stage of the Ariane 5
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A technician prepares to remove the transport contai…

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Ariane 5 ECA lift-off
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Ariane 5 V171

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Ariane 5 ECA climbs into the evening sky
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Ariane 5 ECA climbs into the evening sky

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