Proton Failure

["Mercado, Don" <don.mercado@lmco.com>]

Hello all.

A Proton rocket failed in Kazakstan this morning. Part of the news report
says:

"Itar-Tass reported today that a 19-member emergency rescue team was at the
crash
 site to perform radiological and chemical tests. The team will also survey
any damage
 or loss of life that resulted from the falling debris."

Does anyone know what may have been on board that would be radioactive? The
rocket was boosting a commercial communications satellite and upper stage
motor to geosynchronous transfer orbit. Are they using RTGs?
Donald P. Mercado
Radiation Safety Officer
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
O/EK-20, B/101
1111 Lockheed Martin Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Ph. (408) 742-0759
Fax (408) 742-0611
Email: Don.mercado@lmco.com

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