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Three GLONASS Satellites to Be Launched July 2

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GLONASS  satellites 48, 49, and 50 are expected to launch at 02:38 UTC on July 2. Live launch coverage will be provided by TsENKI, the Center (for Operation) of Ground-based Space Infrastructure, starting at 01:00 UTC. Also, launch updates are available here.

Read more about the launch here.

Here is a video of launch vehicle rollout (includes 1080p HD version).

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