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September 13, 2013

Chinese-built Bolivian satellite tested in space simulator
La Paz, Bolivia (XNA) Sep 11, 2013S
The Chinese-built Bolivian satellite Tupac Katari is undergoing testing in a space simulator to determine whether it can withstand the extreme temperatures of outer space, the Bolivian Space Agency (BSA) said Thursday. The testing phase aims to verify the satellite's various functions and detect any possible malfunction, said Ivan Zambrana, BSA director and supervisor of the Tupac Katari project. This "thermal vacuum" testing phase will last one month and allow the agency to make any necessa ... read more

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