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Archive for April 11th, 2007

Modernised Uragans to be launched from Plesetsk

April 11th, 2007 by

Upgraded Uragan navigation satellites for Russia’s GLONASS navigation system will be launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome, a Space Troops official said.

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NASA extends contract with Russia’s Federal Space Agency

April 11th, 2007 by

NASA has signed a US$719 million modification to the current International Space Station contract with Russia’s Federal Space Agency in Moscow for crew and cargo services through 2011.

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Telesat’s Anik F3 launched by Proton

April 11th, 2007 by

Rocket: Proton M/Briz M; Payload: Anik F3; Date: 9 April 2007, 2254 UTC; Launch Site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The satellite, built for Telesat Canada by EADS Astrium, separated from the Briz M today at 0805 UTC.

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