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Preparation of cluster launch of rocket Dnepr with five satellites RapidEye proceeds at Baikonur

Preparation of cluster launch of the rocket carrier Dnepr with five satellites RapidEye proceeds at Baikonur, the agency reports referring to the a source at the cosmodrome.

Baikonur. August 6. Kazakhstan Today - Preparation of cluster launch of the rocket carrier Dnepr with five satellites RapidEye proceeds at Baikonur, the agency reports referring to the a source at the cosmodrome.

The experts of the enterprises of space branch and Space Defence Armies of Russia are conducting works on preparation for launch of the rocket carrier Dnepr (conversion modification of an intercontinental ballistic missile (MBR) РС-20), placed in starting mine on the platform №109.

The works are being conducted according to the schedule.

Space vehicles of RapidEye system are intended for remote sounding and monitoring for the needs of agriculture.

The rocket carrier Dnepr with the space satellite RapidEye will be launched from mine launcher of the platform №109 in the end of August.

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