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Satellite navigation "GLONASS-M," who has worked for three years more than planned, will be replaced by a reserve, reports RIA "news", citing a source in the space industry.

Sputnik "GLONASS-M" was launched in 2010 and worked for ten years with the estimated lifespan of seven years, specified in the message. According to the source, the satellite failed on-Board frequency standards, causing further work on the assignment impossible.

The satellite will be replaced by a reserve, the source said. While the Russian space Agency, this information does not comment.