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Watch Ariane 5 launch with Star One D1 and JCSAT 15

December 21, 2016 Spaceflight Now

Watch a replay of the launch of an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana carrying the Star One D1 and JCSAT-15 communications satellites. Video: Arianespace.

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