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Proton Launch Of Nimiq 4 Satellite Postponed
Baikonur, Kazakhstan (SPX) Sep 18, 2008 The launch of a Proton launch vehicle with the Nimiq 4 satellite was postponed for 24 hours to replace an avionics unit on the first stage of the Proton M rocket which showed anomalous signature during routine testing. Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center and International Launch Services plan to make another attempt at 3:48 on 20 September local time in Baikonur (17:48 EDT 19 September). The satellite is being launched for Telesat. The delay was called after a component malfunction was detected in the LV control system during preflight testing. The faulty component will be replaced and undergo thorough integrated retest prior to flight. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links ILS website Launch Pad at Space-Travel.com
Orbital Completes Minotaur IV Launch Vehicle Pathfinder Operations
Dulles VA (SPX) Sep 18, 2008Orbital Sciences has announced that it has completed the full-scale "pathfinder" ground operations of the Minotaur IV space launch vehicle in preparation for its inaugural flight that is currently scheduled to take place in early 2009. |
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