Amazonas-3 Satellite To Launch On Ariane 5

Hispasat will launch its Amazonas-3 telecommunications satellite atop an Ariane 5 rocket in late 2012 or early 2013, the Spanish commercial satellite fleet operator announced Sept. 7.

Built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) of Palo Alto, Calif., Amazonas-3 is designed to provide 14 kw of power ...