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Telesat chooses Proton once again (2): the technical sheet of the rocket

Rome, Italy - Up to 13 launches performed in just one year

The first launch is dated on July 1965 and it was immediately a great success with a maximum recorded launch rate of 13 in just one year. Originally intended as a ballistic missile but soon converted to a space launch vehicle firstly with Two, then three, and finally with four-stage versions were developed that permitted the former Soviet Union to perform manned missions, such as Salyut and Mir. The...

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Rome, Italy, 03/24/2003 17:57
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