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WildBlue Communications chooses Arianespace
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Evry, France, February 15, 2003 - Arianespace today announced the 
signature of a launch contract with U.S. operator WildBlue 
Communications, Inc., which follows the resumption of the WildBlue 
program.

The WildBlue 1 satellite is schedule to be launched by Ariane from the
Guiana Space Center - Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana - in 
early 2005.

WildBlue 1 is one of the first fully dedicated Ka-band satellites to 
offer consumer high-speed Internet service.

"The contract signature with WildBlue confirms Arianespace's 
capability to provide reliable and regular launch services for 
telecommunications operators," said Arianespace CEO Jean-Yves Le Gall. 
"Arianespace is proud to support WildBlue Communications, Inc. and its 
partners in this venture to provide consumers with new broadband 
applications."

WildBlue Communications, Inc. - which will be owned by Intelsat, 
Liberty Media and NRTC - will provide broadband service to rural and 
remote areas in the United States.

WildBlue 1 to deliver high-speed connectivity Built by Space 
Systems/Loral in Palo Alto, California, the WildBlue 1 satellite is to 
weigh approximately 4,735 kg. at launch. WildBlue Communications will 
operate the spacecraft to provide high-speed Internet access across 
the United States.

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