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Arianespace finished 2000 with a flourish by successfully launching three satellites late last month.
The Ariane 5 rocket carried the Astra 2D and GE 8 satellites, along with an experimental payload. The successful missions marked a good 2000 for the world's major launchers.
The launch marked the fifth mission for the Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle in 12 months, and the 11th flight of an Ariane vehicle for 2000.
European-based Arianespace is among...