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NTT DoCoMo’s third satellite operational

TOKYO-NTT DoCoMo Inc. reported that its third communications satellite N-Star c, which was launched on July 6 by European space transportation company Arianespace, began operating on September 14.

DoCoMo said it has been operating two satellites, N-Star a and N-Star b, for its WideStar satellite mobile communications services, and that the new satellite will serve to ensure the continuation of the company’s mobile communications services.

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