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Afristar

retired

Orbit: GEOLaunched 10/28/1998

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 1210 kg
Total Mass: 2739 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Worldspace Inc.

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Launch Mission

Afristar/GE 5

10/28/1998