Russia launches three satellites for Glonass navigation system

Three new satellites for the Russian government's Glonass space navigation system entered orbit after a Proton launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome on Dec. 11. Two older Uragan and one newer 3,600-pound Uragan-M satellite - with an extended orbital life of up to five years - were delivered in the 32nd...

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