From Baikonur “Proton” with the communication satellite “Express AM8″ – Russian newspaper

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From the Baikonur Cosmodrome launched the truck “Proton” with a Russian communications satellite “Express AM8″, RIA Novosti reported, citing data from the Russian Space Agency.

“Start” Proton “was held at the estimated time – said the Office. – Branch of the head of the space as a part of the upper stage “DM-03″ and the spacecraft is scheduled to 22.09. Branch “Express AM8″ from “razgonnika” is expected for 15 September at 04.37. ”

It is noted that this is the second after the May crash launch of “Proton”. Then, we recall, it was lost Mexican MexSat-1 satellite. After that August 28 has been successfully launched the British spacecraft Inmarsat-5F3.

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