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Proton-M to launch Intelsat 31 communications satellite on Wednesday

Proton-M rocket with Intelsat 31 satellite being transported by rail to the launch pad at Baikonur on June 5. Photo Credit: Roscosmos

A Russian Proton-M rocket is slated to launch a communications satellite for Intelsaton Wednesday, June 8, to expand the company’s fleet of comsats. The spacecraft, designated Intelsat 31 (also known as DLA-2) will take to the skies at 3:10 a.m. EDT (07:10 GMT)…