Galaxy VII fails in orbit, but replacement already operating
PanAmSat's Galaxy VII telecommunications satellite failed in orbit last week, but the private satellite operator had already replaced it in orbit and expected no impact on revenues. The Boeing 601 spacecraft, launched on an Ariane 42P rocket in October 1992, ceased transmissions after its backup...
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