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Russia orbits new military satellite

Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Launched on board of a Proton-M rocket from Baikonur

Russia yesterday launched a new military satellite on board of a Proton-M rocket from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, for Moscow's defense ministry. Lift off sequence and payload separation from the booster completed without any problem. Major General Oleg Ostapenko of the Russian Space Forces stated: "This is a new project that will help significantly increase the capabilities of the space communication...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1114031
Rome, Italy, 01/29/2010 14:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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