 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Converted ICBM To Try Again Sept 26 For Microsat Launch
Sunnyvale - Sept. 19, 2000 A modified RS-20 intercontinental ballistic missile carrying the first two Saudi Arabian research satellites, as well as one Malaysian and two Italian satellites, is to be launched into space from the Baikonur cosmodrome on Sept. 26, sources in Baikonur's Federal Space Center told Interfax on Monday. Earlier, the RS-20's launch had been set for August 25, but was cancelled following its automatic shutdown during pre-launch preparations. One of the sensors showed pressure problems in the fuel tank of the carrier-rocket's first stage. The Federal Space Center said that the malfunctioning rocket had been sent to the Russian manufacturer. Taking into account "the rocket's age and combat-duty period, it will be scrapped," experts said. A new RS-20 rocket will be joined with the head on Tuesday, the Federal Space Center said. The same source said that it is important for Russia to launch the rocket before the end of September, as otherwise Russia will have to pay large penalties to its foreign partners. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
Orbcomm's Equity Financings Complete
Bremen, Germany (SPX) Jan 06, 2006OHB Technology affiliated company Orbcomm has announced that it has completed equity financings totaling over $110 million led by Pacific Corporate Group (PCG), which committed $60 million. New investors, in addition to PCG, include investment firms MH Equity Investors and Torch Hill Capital. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2006 - SpaceDaily.AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA PortalReports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additionalcopyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement |
