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| Author: | Liska, P. |
| Title: | Astra: closer to reality |
| Journal: | Satellite Communications
1987 : OCT, p.45-46 |
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| Freeterms: | Private communication satellite, Huge investment, High insurance costs |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Luxembourg decided 9 years ago to launch its first private communication satellite. Several serious problems had to be faced, but in 1986 the parliament permitted the government to grant a loan , besides potential users have joined the venture and now Arianspace plans to launch Astra in September 1988. There are further obstacles to overcome, namely insurance costs will make up a large sum, therefore the European satellite companies consider to establish a mutual insurance pool. |
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