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Rocket: Chang Zheng 2C; Payload: Shi Jian 11-03 [SJ-11-03]; Date: 6 June 2011, 0428 UTC; Launch Site: Jiuquan Launch Center, China. It was the 139th flight of the Chang Zheng rocket series.

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The launch of Astra 1N, BSAT-3c/JCSAT-110R aboard an Ariane 5 from Kourou on 1 July (UTC) was postponed. A new launch date has not been immediately announced.
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Rocket: Minotaur I; Payload: ORS-1; Date: 30 June 2011, 0309 UTC; Launch Site: Wallops Flight Facility, USA. Following the flight of the four-stage rocket, the ORS-1 spacecraft was deployed into its intended orbit 12 minutes after lift-off.
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Preparations for the forthcoming launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C17) carrying India’s communication satellite GSAT-12 are progressing well at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, ISRO said. The launch of PSLV-C17/GSAT-12 mission is targeted for 15 July 2011.
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The Kosmos 2472 military satellite launched on 27 June is likely an imaging satellite of the Kobalt M type.
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