Sea Launch conducted the first of three planned launches this year when its Zenit 3SL rocket launched the Intelsat 19 satellite from the Odyssey launch platform in the Pacific Ocean at 0523 GMT on 1 June. The Intelsat 19 satellite will be used to provide television broadcasting services to the Asia Pacific region.
Zenit 3 SL erected on lanch pad during launch rehearsal. Courtesy Sea Launch.
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