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Proton poised to propel satellites into space
BY STEPHEN CLARK
SPACEFLIGHT NOW

Posted: July 15, 2011


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Two communications satellites are ready for launch aboard a Russian Proton rocket Friday night. This photo gallery chronicles the Proton's rollout to the launch pad July 11. The mission will orbit the SES 3 and Kazsat 2 communications satellite to cover North America and Kazakhstan. Photos: Khrunichev/Roscosmos

Video credit: Roscosmos