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Two Iridium spacecraft delivered to Russia

Moscow, Russia - They will be launched on orbit by the end of July

Last Saturday two Iridium spacecraft have been delivered to Russian space center in Plesetsk. By the end of July, these spacecraft will be escorted in orbit by Rokot, a propeller for the first time employed for commercial purposes during last March l7's launch of two Grace spacecraft. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Co. manufactured-by Iridium spacecraft will join a satellite communication network...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 29037
Rome, Italy, 05/29/2002 17:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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