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NASA satellite rocket launch fails, lands in ocean

By JESSICA GRESKO and SETH BORENSTEIN - Associated Press

In this 59-second time exposure photo released by Anthony Galvan III, the Taurus XL rocket carrying NASA's Glory satellite launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Goleta, Calif., early Friday, March 4, 2011. NASA says in a statement that a protective shell atop the rocket did not separate from the satellite as it should have about three minutes after the launch. The rocket failed to reach orbit. (AP Photo/Anthony Galvan III) NO SALES

NASA: Rocket probably in ocean after failed launch

By JESSICA GRESKO - Associated Press

In this 59-second time exposure photo released by Anthony Galvan III, the Taurus XL rocket carrying NASA's Glory satellite launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Goleta, Calif., early Friday, March 4, 2011. NASA says in a statement that a protective shell atop the rocket did not separate from the satellite as it should have about three minutes after the launch. The rocket failed to reach orbit. (AP Photo/Anthony Galvan III) NO SALES

NASA: Observation satellite fails to reach orbit

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

NASA’s Earth-observing satellite to launch Friday

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Correction: Glory Satellite

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

NASA delays launch of Earth-orbiting satellite

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press