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It has been effectuated successfully the launch of the Russian carrier transporting American satellite

Moscow, Russia - The operation occured at 5:27 a.m. (Moscow time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome

This morning at 5:27 (Moscow time) occured successfully 2005’s first Proton carrier rocket launch with an American AMC-12 communication satellite on the top: a spokesman of the Russian Air Force said. The aircraft should reach its orbit’s goal by 2:46 p.m. (Moscow time). AMC-12 was built by Alcayel Space following an order by the company Americom, currently owner of the aircarft, and it is intended for...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 113526
Rome, Italy, 02/03/2005 12:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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