Rockot places three satellites in orbit
Posted: Wed, Jan 16, 2013, 7:25 AM ET (1225 GMT)
A Russian Rockot booster placed three Russian military satellites into orbit on Tuesday in the first orbital launch of the year. The Rockot vehicle lifted off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia at 11:25 am EST (1625 GMT) and placed three satellites, designated Cosmos 2482 through 2484, into low Earth orbit. The satellites are believed to be part of the Strela class of communications satellites. the launch, the first of 2013, had been planned for last month but was delayed because of issues with the rocket's Briz-KM upper stage.
A Russian Rockot booster placed three Russian military satellites into orbit on Tuesday in the first orbital launch of the year. The Rockot vehicle lifted off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia at 11:25 am EST (1625 GMT) and placed three satellites, designated Cosmos 2482 through 2484, into low Earth orbit. The satellites are believed to be part of the Strela class of communications satellites. the launch, the first of 2013, had been planned for last month but was delayed because of issues with the rocket's Briz-KM upper stage.
Related Links:
| <<previous article | next article>> |
|
news in brief
|
|
Gilmour Space postpones first launch after payload fairing mishap
Posted: Sun, May 18 9:22 AM ET (1322 GMT) Malfunctioning sensors and lighting conditions blamed for IM-2 lunar landing tip-over
Posted: Sun, May 18 9:15 AM ET (1315 GMT) |
|
news links
|
|
Friday, May 23
UAE to the Moon again: Sheikh Hamdan announces Rashid Rover 2 launch by US company in 2026
Gulf News — 7:02 am ET (1102 GMT) UAE takes giant leap with Rashid 2 Rover mission to the moon in 2026
Khaleej Times — 7:01 am ET (1101 GMT) Sheikh Hamdan says UAE to attempt to land on far side of the Moon
The National (UAE) — 7:01 am ET (1101 GMT) Firefly Aerospace Adds UAE’s Rashid 2 Rover to Blue Ghost Mission to the Far Side of the Moon
Firefly Aerospace — 7:01 am ET (1101 GMT) Starlink ready for deal with Rome, blocked by some - Stroppa
ANSA — 7:00 am ET (1100 GMT) |
