Afristar problems

An unconfirmed malfunction on the Alcatel-Matra Marconi Space-built Afristar communications satellite is limited to one of two payload interface units, which will make operations of the satellite more difficult but will not prevent services beginning this spring, says operator Woldspace. Launches of Asiastar and Ameristar satellites will not be affected.

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