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Russia Close To Findings On Soyuz and Proton

Posted by samzenpus on from the who's-to-blame dept.

First time accepted submitter neBelcnU writes "It's still early, but there are findings for the recent losses of a Proton and Soyuz rockets. There was a procedural error in the Proton's flight planning, and the 3rd stage gas-generator is the center of attention in the Soyuz. From the article: 'The Soyuz investigation has not formally issued its findings or recommended corrective actions. A launch schedule for the next manned flight to the International Space Station will not be decided until the commission completes its work.'"

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  1. Obligatory? by Lifyre · · Score: 2, Funny

    In Soviet Russia rockets launch you!

    It is good to see they at least have an idea for what has caused the issue.

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    1. Re:Obligatory? by wiedzmin · · Score: 3, Funny
      Oh, I have a good one too.

      and the 3rd stage gas-generator is the center of attention in the Soyuz

      Above quote must be referring to Dmitri Medvedev, 3rd president of Russia since Soviet Union ("Soyuz" in Russian)... hehe, "gas generator", hehe.

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