The preparations for the launch of a Proton-M rocket with a Briz-M upper-stage rocket that is to put into orbit a Norwegian THOR-2R satellite continue under the plan. On Wednesday specialists of the Khrunichev State Science and Production Center completed the construction of the spacehead of the rocket consisting of the KA THOR-2R, an adapter system and a Briz-M upper-stage rocket and began to install the nose cone. The launch of the Proton-M rocket is set for February 10, 2008.
- Categories: Science & Technology
- Location: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
- Event date: 30.01.2008
- Date published: 30.01.2008
- Author: Sergey Kazak
- Source: Sputnik
- Credit: Sputnik
- Original: Digital
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