11 Sep 2013 17:11

Proton-M launch from Baikonur cosmodrome postponed due to technical problem - source

BAIKONUR. Sept 11 (Interfax) - A technical problem was found during the final inspection of the rocket Proton carrying the satellite Astra 2E on the cosmodrome Baikonur, a source in the cosmodrome told Interfax.

The technical problem has already delayed the work and will delay the launch, which was initially scheduled for September 17, the source said.

The source said, citing experts, that the launch may be delayed by one to two weeks and the rocket will most likely be launched in late September or early October.