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To: Rocket Scientist who wrote (4273)	8/15/1998 4:02:00 PM
From: Valueman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10852

Orion 3 is on a Delta III. Orion 2 is the one that has been taken over by SS/L. Don't ask me why the next one to launch is 3 and is to be followed by 2. Anyway, Orion 3 is a Hughes HS-601HP.

To: Rocket Scientist who wrote (4273)	8/16/1998 7:51:00 PM
From: Mr. Adrenaline	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10852

Re: If the prime contractor is responsible for delivery in orbit and it's late, Orion probably gets some compensation/liquidated damages. This can be true, but isn't a given. I have been involved with contracts that were specifically written to exclude penalties due to launch vehicle problems. This is one reason why satellite manufacturers are loathe to admit potential slips until the very last moment -- you never know when relief can come in the form of a slip from the launch vehicle! Mr A