Delta II lifts Galaxy IX to GTO

McDonnell Douglas Delta II launch vehicle placed the Hughes Galaxy IX cable television relay satellite in its geostationary transfer orbit late Thursday after a successful launch from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Fla. Liftoff came at 9:10 p.m. EDT from Pad 17B at the Florida launch facility, and...

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