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Solar array deployment problems delay Sirius-FM6 launch – report

Submit on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 22:58

The recently launched SES-4 satellite reportedly had problems deploying one of its solar arrays. Both have since been completely extended. However, as a side effect the launch of the Sirius FM6 radio satellite will be delayed.Other Posts:Gilat Wins Portugal Telecom DealNRL’s ANDE-2 to launch aboard STS-127Thales Alenia Space wins contracts for Solar Orbiter instrumentsWhat to Choose – Satellite TV Or Cable TV?Lockheed/Northrop team advances SpaceWire technology for TSATChinese Anti-Satellite: Striking CommentsSea Launch resumes operations with Intelsat-15 launch (part II)SSTL to help European students fly to the moon

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