2 Jul 2013 14:14

Tuesday crash suspends next Proton-M launch - source

BAIKONUR. July 2 (Interfax-AVN) - Preparations to launch a Proton-M rocket with the Astra-2E foreign satellite aboard have been suspended for the crash investigation period, a space industry source told Interfax

"Launch preparations have been put on hold until the inquiry into the Proton-M crash is over," he said.

For now, Proton-M launches have been planned for July 21 and August 14. Both are likely to be delayed.

In all, six Proton-M launches are anticipated before the end of this year.