AMS 23 communications satellite launch
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AMS 23 communications satellite launch
AMS 23 communications satellite launch. The satellite is inside the top part of the rocket, with a Proton-M booster rocket stage below it. The rocket was used to launch the satellite into orbit around the Earth. AMS 23 (previously called Worldsat 3), is a US geostationary communications satellite weighing 5 tonnes. It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazahkstan, on 29 December 2005. Its geostationary orbit allows it to stay in position over the Asia-Pacific region, providing voice, video and internet service
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2006 Baikonur Communications Communications Satellite Geostationary Kazakhstan Launch Pad Rocket Rocketry Satellite Space Flight
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of the AMS 23 communications satellite launch. Standing tall on a launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, this technological marvel is ready to embark on its journey into space. The photograph showcases the Proton-M booster rocket stage below, with the satellite safely nestled inside the top part of the rocket. Formerly known as Worldsat 3, this US geostationary communications satellite weighs an impressive 5 tonnes. On that fateful day of December 29th, 2005, it was propelled into orbit around our Earth by this powerful rocket. Its geostationary orbit allows it to remain fixed above the Asia-Pacific region, serving as a vital link for voice calls, video transmissions, and internet connectivity. The significance of this launch cannot be overstated; it represents another remarkable achievement in space exploration and communication technology. As we gaze upon this image from Science Photo Library's collection, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit to connect people across vast distances and enhance global communication networks. In an era defined by rapid advancements in science and technology during the early years of the twenty-first century, witnessing such feats ignites our curiosity about what lies beyond our planet's boundaries. This photograph encapsulates both human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to explore new frontiers in outer space.
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