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Industry warily eyes Long March 2E probe.

Authors :
Mecham, Michael
Asker, James R.
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 2/6/1995, Vol. 142 Issue 6, p62. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Discusses the impact of the explosion in January 1995 of a Chinese Long March 2E booster which carried the Hughes HS 601 Apstar-2 satellite on the insurance industry. Amount of insurance loss due to the explosion; Concerns regarding the reliability of launch providers; Explosion details that affect insurance costs; Insurers' plans regarding premium costs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
142
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9503032596