The launch of a Russian rocket meant to put a Dutch communications satellite into orbit has been postponed indefinitely for technical reasons, officials said.
It was the second delay for the Proton-M launch, first scheduled for Dec. 26 but postponed for technical issues, RIA Novosti reported Friday.
"Today we are planning to carry out operations to dismount the Proton-M rocket from the launch pad and transport it to the integration building," a statement from Russian space agency Roscosmos said.
The SES-4 satellite intended to be put into orbit by the Russian rocket was built by U.S. company Space Systems/Loral for Dutch operator SES World Skies.
It is designed to provide various satellite services to customers in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Latin America.
Official did not announce a new launch date.
"The date and time of the launch will be established after all registered problems are fixed and additional tests are held," Roscosmos said.
