Aurora III Communications Satellite Launched.

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AT&T Alascom and GE Americom recently announced the successful launch of the GE-8 satellite by Arianespace from its spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite is an A2100 spacecraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin.

"The launch of the GE-8, which Alaskans will know as Aurora III, signals the beginning of the third generation partnership between GE Americom and AT&T Alascom," said Tom Posey, president of AT&T Alascom. "The launch of...