News & Features - Russia launches five satellites into orbit

ArcaMax Publishing > Current News

Your email address is safe with us. View our Privacy policy.

The Funnies:

Get free jokes, comics, and more! See them all on
our funnies page

Books:

Read the classics online or by email. More details on the books page

Russia launches five satellites into orbit

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (UPI) -- Russia has launched a cluster of Earth-sensing satellites as a commercial venture to provide companies with up-to-date information on the planet's surface.

Russia's federal space agency said a converted Dnepr rocket carried the small satellites during the launch at the Russian space center in Kazakistan, RIA Novosti reported.

The satellites were launched by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. of Britain and will be operated under contract by RapidEye AG, a German company.

The satellites constellation will allow Russia to provide accurate geographic data to various companies such as agricultural ventures or insurance companies within days, company officials told RIA Novosti.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

This news arrived on: 08/29/2008

Share this Story