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Proton returns to flight with military satellite launch

Submit on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 22:59

Rocket: Proton M/Briz M; Payload: military satellite [likely designated Kosmos 2473]; Date: 20 September 2011, 2247 UTC; Launch site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The satellite, which was launched “in the interests of the ministry of defence,” separated from the upper stage without problems at 0748 UTC on 21 September, Roskosmos said.

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