Japanese Satellites Orbited as Part of Russia-Ukraine Program

Japanese Satellites Orbited as Part of Russia-Ukraine Program
Moscow (RIA Novosti) Nov 07, 2014 - A converted RS-20B (SS-18 Satan) intercontinental ballistic missile has placed five Japanese satellites into orbit as part of a joint Russia-Ukraine program, a spokesperson for the Russian Strategic Missile Forces told RIA Novosti on Thursday. "The rocket has successfully put the space vehicles into orbit," Col. Igor Egorov said. A representative for Kosmotras company, in charge of t ... more

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