Another proton

Seven Motorola Iridium communications satellites were placed into orbit on 14 September, on the third launch in 30 days by a Proton K booster from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The Iridium 23-29 craft were the second septuplet satellites launched for Motorola by the Proton. An operational constellation of 66 satellites is ...

Keep reading this article by becoming a FlightGlobal member now

PLEASE REGISTER FOR FREE OR SIGN IN TO CONTINUE READING

FlightGlobal Premium Digital

You have reached your limit of free articles for this period. Register for a FREE account to read this article and benefit from:

  • Increased access to online news and in-depth articles from:
  • FlightGlobal Premium covering the global aviation industry
  • Airline Business providing insight for business leaders
  • Weekly newsletters on topics across the industry

Join now