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The Syracuse IV military telecommunications satellite segment includes three satellites, which the two first - Syracuse 4A and Syracuse 4B - are being built for the
The PPS5000 has successfully completed one of the most important phase of its mission by participating in the orbiting of the Syracuse 4A telecommunications satellite. A new phase of the engine's mission then began with the station-keeping of the satellite for its entire lifespan.
'We are very proud of this success and of the first feedbacks of the PPS5000 missions. I would like to thank all the Group's employees who contributed to this success, as well as our partners for choosing a French propulsion solution. This successful entry into service positions the PPS5000 as the number one option in
The PPS5000 has logged a strong commercial interest with record orders in recent months, reflecting recognition of the engine's technical performance and its 100% European design, by European and foreign satellite stakeholders.
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