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Launch of the Italian "Cosmo SkyMed 4" satellite postponed for 48 hours

Rome, Italy - Due to a problem in the external fuel tank

Because of a defect found in the device which indicates the amount of the loaded propellant, the launch of the Italian satellite "Cosmo SkyMed", originally scheduled for 4:28 am (Italian time) on the night between 29 and 30 October, will be delayed for 48 hours. The problem with the loading device, a different type respect to the one used for the other three "Cosmo SkyMed" satellites, made it necessary...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1122352
Rome, Italy, 10/29/2010 15:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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