Astra 1M Launch Delayed
By Staff Writer | October 21, 2008
[Satellite Today 10-21-08] The launch of the Astra 1M satellite on a Proton rocket was postponed after an anomaly was discovered with ground equipment at the launch site in Bakinour, International Launch Services (ILS) announced Oct. 21.
The problem with the equipment, which supports testing for the Breeze M upper stage, was identified and corrected.
The new launch date for the SES Astra satellite is Nov. 3.