 Originally slated for a 6 August 2006 launch, ISC Kosmotras delayed the launch to 30 January 2007, due to the failure of a Dnepr rocket in July 2006.The launch was delayed an additional four times (1 April 19 April 26 April, and 23 May) due to technical and scheduling reasons before its eventual launch on 28 June 2007 at 15