Technology17.02.2006
Satellite blasts off from sea platform
The Echostar X satellite, which will provide digital TV services, was successfully launched by the US-based Sea Launch company which fires commercial satellites into orbit from a floating platform, the Interfax news agency quoted Russian officials as saying.
The launch had been originally scheduled for February 9 but was delayed by a mistake in the launch sequence.
Formed in 1995, Sea Launch is a joint enterprise in which US aircraft constructor Boeing owns a 40% holding, with Russia’s Energia holding 25%, Norway’s Kvaerner 20 percent with the Ukrainian outfits Yuzhnoe and Yuzhmashzavod holding the remaining 15%.
The first commercial launch from the floating platform was carried out in October 1999.
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