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Confirmed the launch of the Russian observatory RadioAstron

Moscow, Russia - It will be launched for mid July

A FIAN official affirmed that was confirmed the launch into orbit of Russia's Spektr-R astrophysical observatory (RadioAstron), initially set for July. According to what he announced the issue has been discussed from the Russian federal Agency Roscosmos and the launch has been confirmed for mid July. Some news media stated that the launch should be postponed "Because its Zenit rocket was needed to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1129600
Rome, Italy, 05/16/2011 14:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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