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Astra 1K Communications Satellite now Space Junk

Posted by michael on from the watch-out-below dept.

bachelor#3 writes "Astra 1K, which was to replace 3 other satellites, didn't make it. Launch services were being provided by International Launch Services. Here's a timeline, from T-minus 30 minutes onwards."

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  1. What Better Fate For a French Product... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    than the orbital crapper.

    French people are repugnant, hairy and smelly? No wonder they love dogs.

  2. look what the dg dragged in by josh+crawley · · Score: -1, Troll

    Can I have it?