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Atlas rocket launch successful day after explosion


Atlas rocket launch successful day after explosion A new Global Positioning System satellite is on its way to orbit after blasting off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Wednesday atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The on-time 1:21 p.m. liftoff was shown live by cable networks including CNN, reflecting national attention one day after an Orbital Sciences Corp. Antares rocket exploded soon after its liftoff from Virginia's Eastern Shore. The Air Force said a review of common components between the two rockets revealed no concerns for Wednesday's launch. While the Antares failed on its fifth try, the Atlas V got off to a successful start to its 50th launch, with a near-perfect track record since 2002.   More



(Source: USA Today - Oct 29)

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