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Eutelsat W5: one of two solar arrays gone for good

Submit on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 06:00

The W5 satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications has lost one of its two solar arrays and consequently 50 percent of its power supply, manufacturer Thales Alenia Space confirmed. All high-power DTH transmissions have been shut down.

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