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Table 2-1. Flight History<br />

Component Introduction Flight Success Ratio Reliability Estimate<br />

Zenit Stage 1 1985 42 of 44 (95.4%) 98.4%<br />

Zenit Stage 2 1985 30 of 34 (88.2%) 94.3%<br />

Block DM 1974 184 of 190 (96.8%) 98.2%<br />

Payload accommodation<br />

(PLA)<br />

The PLA is a new development hardware item, but the design is based on<br />

launch experience that extends back over three decades. The PLA design<br />

protects the spacecraft from transportation, handling, launch, and flight<br />

environments.<br />

The design features<br />

• Streamlined operational flows.<br />

• Flexibility to accommodate varied spacecraft models.<br />

REV B D688-10009-1 2-3

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