Two launches remain to complete Iridium constellation
Scheduled launches of a Long March 2 rocket in China today and a Delta II from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., next week will complete the Iridium constellation - 66 satellites plus spares - in one year's time, keeping the low Earth orbit communications network on target for a Sept. 23 startup, Iridium CEO...
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