Russia Postpones Military Rocket Launch

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File photo of a Soyuz at Russia's Plesetsk launch center.

Moscow (AFP) Nov 06, 2004
Russia was forced Saturday to once again postpone the test-launch of a new generation rocket after new defects were discovered in its software, Russian news agency reports said.

The Soyuz-2 rocket was left stranded for the second time at the Plesetsk space center in northwestern Russia, news reports said, delivering a new blow to Russia's cash-strapped space system.

The rocket, meant to deliver military and commercial satellites into orbit, was first due to be launched on October 29.

Entirely Russian-built, it was also due to be launched from French Guiana, but only for commercial use, Russian news reports said.

There was no immediate information on when it may be test-fired again.

The launch was initially due to be overseen by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov and Russian Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref.

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