Delta Launches TV Satellite
A McDonnell Douglas Delta 2 7925 launched the Hughes Communications Galaxy 9 television satellite from here late last month. The vehicle lifted off from Pad 17B at 9:10 p.m. EDT. The $150-million satellite separated from the booster's upper stage over the Pacific Ocean 1 hr. 21 min. after the May 23...
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