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Sabena is in 'Heaven'

Posted by Kenny Moens (SAB94K) @ 05/04/2003

One of many many minor planets, often referred to as 'planetoids' has been given the name 'Sabena'. As you know, Sabena was the Belgian national flag carrier until november 2001, when Sabena was declared bankrupt.

The minor planet was discovered on september 17th 1993 in La Silla by famous Belgian minor planets expert Eric W. Elst.

So, as from now on, Sabena really is 'in heaven'.

Source: http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/lists/NumberedMPs15001.html