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Emirates SkyCargo completes transport of Orbitworks’ Altair-1 ahead of October launch

Altair-1 was flown on an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft from Dubai (DWC) airport to Los Angeles (LAX) ahead of its scheduled launch in October 2026. News, Technology, Travel & Hospitality, UAE Emirates SkyCargo completes transport of Orbitworks’ Altair-1 ahead of October launch Sandhya D'Mello August 13, 2026, 12: 55 pm August 13, 2026 Satellite flown from Dubai to Los Angeles on.

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