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Marco Polo 1, 2 (BSB 1, 2) / Sirius 1 / Thor 1

Spacecraft · UK

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Communication (Direct broadcasting) satellite built by Hughes for British Satellite Broadcasting Ltd. (BSB) => Nordiska Satellitaktiebolaget (#1), Telenor (#2), UK. Launched 1989 - 1990. Used the HS-376 bus. Launched 1989-1990.

Country
UK
Engines
Star 30BP