Western space programs reel after series of failures
The West faces a string of space-launch disasters as NASA shuttle, Titan, Delta and Ariane suffer failures. Challenger's explosion, Ariane's fourth failure in 18 launches, and a destroyed $50 million satellite threaten programs, raise insurance costs, and delay satellite deployment with European and US efforts paused through mid 1987. Frederic d Allest cites ongoing inquiry while independent commission prepares initial findings by June end.
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Chernobyl reactors to restart two by October
Soviet officials said two reactors at Chernobyl would begin operation in October, with No. 1 and No. 2 slated to restart after No. 4 was shut down. Pripyat residents face prolonged evacuation as 92,000 people were moved from the 18 mile zone, and casualty figures remain unupdated. Dr Gale travels to Kiev to review patient care.
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Yelena Bonner Returns to Soviet Union After West Stay
Yelena Bonner, wife of dissident Andrei Sakharov, returns to the Soviet Union after six months abroad. She says her husband awaits her and describes going home as like prison. In Moscow, three women greet her with roses while a fourth friend is detained by police. She tells reporters she is tired and wants rest, asking not to visit her apartment.
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