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Indonesian satellite reaches preset orbit despite China's skewed launch
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-09-13 15:55

XICHANG: Indonesian communication satellite Palapa D has entered its geosynchronous orbit on September 9, despite an ignition failure on the rocket that carried the satellite more than a week ago, the satellite's manufacturer said Saturday.

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