PROTON FALLBACK
International Launch Services has shifted launch of the DirecTV 5 spacecraft from its original Atlas IIAS ride to a Russian Proton. The big Ku-band Tempo-class satellite built by Space Systems/Loral wasn't ready in time for its original launch date in the spring. When it did become ready, ILS found...
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