Russian satellite lost after launch

One of two Russian defense satellites launched Saturday, is not detached from his draagrakket and should be considered lost.

A Soyuz- 2. 1B was launched from Plesetsk Saturday with two satellites. The Ministry of Defense reported that the launch was successful, but anonymous sources against the TASS news agency said that one satellite is considered lost because one of the four handles that were holding him let go at the right time.