Sightings2011

Failed Progress M-12M cargo ship falls over Russia's Altai Republic

When: 24 Aug 2011
Where: Altai Republic, Russia
Sources: 3 public sources

The Progress M-12M cargo ship bound for the International Space Station was lost when its Soyuz-U upper stage failed after launch from Baikonur. Its wreckage came down over the sparsely populated Altai Republic; officials later reported normal radiation and no toxic contamination.

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PressProgress launch fails (opens in a new tab)Spacetoday.net / 2011-08-24
PressRussia... Progress' Progress Is Nil - Soyuz Fails Again (Spacecraft) (opens in a new tab)SatNews / 2011-08-24
PressRadiation background in Altai normal, no toxic agents in water (opens in a new tab)TASS / 2011-08-26

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