Chances for success are slim.

Following a request from its sponsor (the ESA), the launch has been put back from December 26 to December 28.

The Russian-Brazilian intergovernmental commission for trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation has signed a tentative agreement.

It is possible that the actual contract will be signed soon.

We are happy we can play a part in the mission of the first Brazilian astronaut. He will undoubtedly become a national hero for Brazil.

The satellite did not go into orbit because of a dysfunction in the final stage.