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Flight 159
January 21: The final Ariane 4 takes shape

The last Ariane 4 launcher to be operated by Arianespace is nearly
complete in the Spaceport's vertical assembly building.

Launch of Flight 159 is set for the early morning hours of February 12 
carrying the Intelsat 907 telecommunications satellite. Our photo
report from Kourou, French Guiana provides highlights of the recent
days' activity 

Flight 159 will use a 44L version of the Ariane 4 family, which is
equipped with four liquid boosters for additional thrust at liftoff
and during initial ascent. Each booster carries a green cloverleaf and 
the inscription "Good luck for the last flight."

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