European satellites “Galileo” were not printed to the desired orbit, although the rise and the first part of the flight of rockets “Soyuz-ST” were held on 22 August in the normal mode. Experts set causes unsuccessful launch
The experts identified two preliminary versions of the reasons unsuccessful launch of a Russian rocket with European satellite “Galileo”: either there was some anomaly in the functioning of the apparatus, or the failure of the orientation sensors booster. Russian upper stage “Fregat-MT” could not bring in the desired orbit of European satellites. Missile boosters “Soyuz-ST” from Kourou suspended.
Experts believe that in the determination of the causes of unsuccessful start-up may take more than one day. But to put this accident in line with previous unsuccessful launch is not necessary, I’m sure vice -President “Ingosstrakh” the deputy head of the insurance space and aviation risks Alexander Podchufarov.
Alexander Podchufarov
Vice President” Ingosstrakh »
Have insured satellites and the launch itself, not reported. The failure of the rocket “Soyuz” should not affect the interest of foreign partners to cooperate with Russia in the space industry. In particular, according to the chief editor of the “News of Cosmonautics” Igor Marinin, the Europeans in this situation have no choice.
Igor Marinin
editor in chief of the magazine “News of Cosmonautics»
In Roskomose failed to promptly comment on the situation. In the Russian office of the European Space Agency referred to the fact that all those who might say something about the incident while on vacation.
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