[Satellite TODAY 09-01-09] EADS Astrium has delivered the Amazonas 2 satellite to Arianespace in preparation for its scheduled launch aboard an Ariane 5 rocket Sept. 29, EADS Astrium announced.
    Amazonas 2, built by Astrium for Hispasat, is based on the Eurostar E3000 model bus and equipped with 64 Ku- and C-band transponders.
    The spacecraft will be placed at 61 degrees West, collocated with Amazonas 1 to deliver extra capacity and telecommunication services to North and South America.

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