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February 05, 2015

Sea Launch considers replacement of Zenit-3SL rockets
Geneva, Switzerland (Sputnik) Feb 05, 2015
A decision on the replacement of Ukrainian-made carrier rockets for space launches from a floating platform in the equatorial Pacific Ocean could be made by April, the Sea Launch SA company said Wednesday. The Sea Launch consortium has used Zenit-3SL carrier rockets, manufactured by Dnipropetrovsk-based Yuzhmash company, to put commercial payloads into orbit. However, Yuzhmash production capacity has been seriously affected by the current political and economic crisis in Ukraine. "The [Zenit ... read more

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