RBC 08.24.2014, Moscow 06:34:24 Launches Russian carrier rockets “Soyuz-ST” from Kourou (French Guiana, South America) suspended until troubleshooting which actually led to the loss of the two European satellite company said Arianespace.
The Rise and the first part of the flight “Soyuz-ST” satellites on board were held August 22 in the normal mode, but after separation of the satellites revealed that they have not entered the preset orbit.
Both sides booster “Fregat”, which for some reason have not coped with the task entrusted to them, and both satellites are in a stable position and does not pose a risk to fall on the people.
On Monday, Arianespace, the European Space Agency and the European Commission will start an independent investigation into the incident for ascertaining its causes. Appropriate conclusions should lead to the development of corrective actions that will enable fast resume launches “Soyuz” from the Guiana Space Center, while ensuring complete safety.
The satellites were launched in the framework of the EU satellite navigation system and the European Space Agency Galileo (Galileo), which is designed to solve the geodetic and navigation tasks.
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