In French Guiana the 5 ton Skynet 5C communications satellite arrives. The fundamental job now is to put it into space and then remotely fly it into orbit from where it will be monitored over its 15 year life span.
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Story: Final Preparations
Duration: 5:45
In French Guiana the 5 ton Skynet 5C communications satellite arrives. The fundamental job now is to put it into space and then remotely fly it into orbit from where it will be monitored over its 15 year life span.
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