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Ekspress AM4 apparently found after botched launch

August 19th, 2011 by

The fate of Russia’s Ekspress AM4 satellite is still unclear after a Briz M upper stage failed to deploy it into geostationary transfer orbit. According to latest tracking data, the satellite has indeed separated from the upper stage, albeit in a lower than planned orbit.

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Rumours: CZ 2C failure may be related to second stage

August 19th, 2011 by

No additional official news have emerged regarding the failed launch of Chinas experimental SJ 11-04 satellite aboard a Chang Zheng 2C so far. Speculation in Internet fora points to a second stage failure.

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