It was reported about a month after launch that the satellite had failed.
In this launch, all stages were successful, yet the satellite failed to orbit.
The satellite failed, but the first two stages apparently functioned adequately.
His data also led him to conclude that satellites do not fail as one unit.
A fourth satellite failed to achieve a stable orbit due to a problem with the third stage.
As a result, the satellite failed to reach the planned orbit.
The satellite eventually failed after losing power on 11 November 2008.
Scientists said it was possible that the satellite had failed to separate from the rocket; the other did go into orbit.
An audit report released in October 2011 revealed that the satellite had failed after only 1 year of operation.
"We also have concluded the satellite failed to achieve orbit."