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Thales Alenia Space’s electric propulsion system validated in orbit

Submit on Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 22:57

The Alphasat satellite, first application of the new Alphabus platform, was launched on 25 July. The orbital positioning phase has now been completed, validating the electric propulsion system developed by Thales Alenia Space, which will provide satellite station-keeping throughout its expected 15 year service life.

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