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In GKNPTs them. Khrunichev work is continuing on the creation of a spacecraft "Express-MD-2". / September 8, 2011 /

Currently, experts GKNPTs them. Khrunichev is working on the assembly of the spacecraft: the case of spacecraft assembly held propulsion system, mounted antenna brackets payload carried on-board installation of cabling and installation of screen-vacuum insulation.

Is preparing the body of the spacecraft to conduct electrical tests on the control test station.

The specialists of the Italian company’s Tales Alenia Space, work continues on the preparation and integration of the payload of the spacecraft.

Small satellite «Express-MD-2» created Khrunichev Khrunichev ordered Federal State Unitary Enterprise «Space Communication» (RSCC), together with the Italian division of Thales Alenia Space and is designed to provide continuous all day relay the information flow in different directions in the satellite communications system and broadcasting of the Russian Federation.

Press-service of Russian Federal Space Agency and GKNPTs them. Khrunichev

Source: www.roscosmos.ru

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