ATLAS 1 LAUNCHES SATELLITE TO SEEK X-RAY EMITTERS

One of the last Atlas 1 boosters has launched an Italian/Dutch satellite on a two-year mission to sweep the skies for X-ray-emitting objects. The Lockheed Martin launcher designated AC-78 lifted off Pad 36B here at 12:31:01 a.m. (0431:01 UTC) Apr. 30, at the opening of the first of two windows that...

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