[Via Satellite 04-18-2014] Orbital Sciences has narrowed down the most probable causes of the anomaly that has affected the Amazonas 4A satellite. During the company’s first quarter earnings call, Orbital said the satellite, operated by Hispasat, suffered a partial electrical system failure about two weeks ago. If deemed irreversible, the issue is likely to reduce [...]

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Source: [url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2014/04/18/orbital-sciences-facing-near-term-challenges-with-amazonas-4a-and-russian-built-engines/]Orbital Sciences Facing Near-Term Challenges with Amazonas 4A and Russian-Built Engines[/url]