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		ramidarigaz on Oct 12, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Satellite burns up following SpaceX rocket glitch Shame. It doesn't sound like Orbcomm is too disappointed though. They were aware of the risks, and they did get to test some of the systems.

joez on Oct 12, 2012 | [–]

Actually, sounds like Orbcomm got a heck of a deal. They get insurance money and in addition to getting a few tests off on the prototype.

ramidarigaz on Oct 12, 2012 | | [–]

Hah. Good point. A couple days of free testing in space isn't a bad deal at all.

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