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This image may not be used to state or imply ESA endorsement of any company or product This image may not be used to state or imply ESA endorsement of any company or product Stellat 5 satellite payload preparation. Spaceport engineers in clean room conditions preparing the Stellat 5 European communications satellite for launch. It is mounted on its payload adapter and being prepared for transfer to the Final Assembly Building (BAF), at the Ariane Launch Complex number 3 (ELA-3) at the Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The launch took place successfully on a dual Ariane 5G launch (V153) on 5 July 2002. Photographed in June 2002.


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