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The launch of Proton-M rocket with Briz-M upper stage and Intelsat 23 satellite from the launch pad 81/24 of Baikonur cosmodrome is planned on July 24th.
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Intelsat 23 is delivered to Baikonur.

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According to Novosti kosmonavtiki forum, the launch is planned on August 12th.

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The launch is planned at 09:00 UTC on August 12th.

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The launch is planned on August 13th.
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The launch is planned at 08:57 UTC on August 23rd.

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Went to the ILS webpage today to look for the launch broadcast, but couldn't find it. So I assumed it had slipped, checked in anik's list and indeed:

TBD – Intelsat 23 – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur 81/24

I assume this is related to the recent launch failure of the Proton-M/Briz-M?

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I assume this is related to the recent launch failure of the Proton-M/Briz-M?

Yes, Intelsat 23 will be launched after Luch-5B/Yamal-300K, i.e. probably in October.

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intelsat 23 will be first launch after luch 5b/yamal 300k

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The launch is planned on November 3rd.

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The launch is planned in the middle of October.

Offline Chris Bergin

FAILURE REVIEW OVERSIGHT BOARD (FROB) CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION ON RUSSIAN FEDERAL TELKOM-3/EXPRESS MD-2 FAILURE;

PROTON RETURN TO FLIGHT SCHEDULE ESTABLISHED

 

Wednesday, September 12, 2012-The Failure Review Oversight Board (FROB) concluded the review of the Russian State Commission report on September 11 concerning the root cause of the Russian Federal Telkom-3/Express MD-2 mission failure which occurred on August 7.  The FROB agreed with the Russian State Commission that the root cause of the failure was due to a component of the pressurization system that was not manufactured to specifications.  This caused a shutdown of the Breeze M Main engine by the Breeze M flight control system 7 seconds into the planned 18 minute and 5 second 3rd burn.

 

The corrective action plan for all Breeze M upper stages that was established by the Russian State Commission and Khrunichev State Research and Space Production Center (KhSC) was also approved by the FROB. This includes stringent quality oversight of all rework procedures, testing, support equipment, and personnel, both at the KhSC production facilities and in Baikonur. In addition, ILS and KhSC will develop specific initiatives to enhance the unified Quality Management System (QMS) that is installed and operating at all KhSC production facilities.

 

“This is an opportunity to learn, enhance and improve the overall reliability and processes of our systems,” said acting ILS Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, John Palmé. “I would like to thank the nine representatives of ILS customers, two insurance underwriting representatives and independent outside subject experts who participated in the ILS FROB process for their professionalism and diligence. We appreciate the patience and support of our customers as we plan for the return to flight of the Proton vehicle.”

 

The return to flight corrective actions and will be completed prior to the ILS Proton return to flight mission with the IS-23 satellite for Intelsat S.A. of Luxembourg in mid-October. A Russian Federal mission will follow.

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http://www.spacenews.com/launch/proton-set-return-flight-oct-carrying-intelsat-is-23.html

"PARIS — Russia’s Proton Breeze-M rocket will return to flight Oct. 14 with Intelsat’s IS-23 satellite following a Russian inquiry board’s conclusion that an out-of-specification component in a Breeze-M fuel line caused the August launch failure, Proton commercial operator International Launch Services (ILS) said Sept. 11"

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Interfax reports Briz-M upper stage will be delivered to Baikonur soon.

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Launcher integration is complete http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2615 (in Russian)

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8K82KM Proton-M/Briz-M (93526/99534) with the Intelsat-23 communications satellite was transported to the launch complex http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19585 (in Russian).

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8K82KM Proton-M/Briz-M (93526/99534) with the Intelsat-23 communications satellite was transported to the launch complex
http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1000796#1000796

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http://www.ilslaunch.com/newsroom/news-releases/media-advisory-ils-proton-launch-intelsat-23

Media Advisory | ILS Proton to Launch Intelsat 23

Reston, VA  -  October 09, 2012
 
Payload:
Intelsat 23 communications satellite
 GEOStar-2 Platform
 Separated spacecraft mass: ~2,700 kg
 
Launch Vehicle:                   
 Proton M/Breeze M
 705,000 kg (1,554,000 lbs), including payload
 56.2 m (184 ft.)
 
Launch Date:                       
 October 14, 2012
 
Launch Time:                       
 14:37 Baikonur
 04:37 EDT
 01:37 PDT
 08:37 GMT
 
Launch Site:                         
 Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
 Launch Pad 24
 
Launch Customer:               
 Intelsat S.A., Luxembourg
 
Satellite Manufacturer:       
 Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, VA
 
Launch Vehicle Manufacturer:
 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Moscow
 
Launch Services Provider:                 
 International Launch Services, Reston, Va
 
Satellite Use:                       
 As part of Intelsat’s fleet replacement and expansion plans, the Intelsat 23 (IS-23) satellite is scheduled to start service at 307° East longitude in 2012, and will replace the Intelsat 707 satellite. As a C-band and Ku-band satellite, Intelsat 23 will provide enhanced capacity for enterprise, oil and gas, and data networking services.
 
Satellite Statistics:             
 __46 C-band transponders
 __30 Ku-band transponders
 __Planned orbital location: 307 degrees east longitude
 __Anticipated service life: More than 18 years
 
Mission Profile:                   
 The Proton M launch vehicle, utilizing a 4-burn Breeze M mission design, will lift off from Pad 24 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, with the Intelsat 23 satellite on board. The first three stages of the Proton will use a standard ascent profile to place the Orbital Unit (Breeze M Upper Stage and the Intelsat 23 satellite) into a sub-orbital trajectory. From this point in the mission, the Breeze M will perform planned mission maneuvers to advance the Orbital Unit first to a circular parking orbit, then to an intermediate orbit, followed by a transfer orbit, and finally to a near geostationary orbit. Separation of the Intelsat 23 satellite is scheduled to occur approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes after liftoff.
                                                           
Target Orbit at Separation:                             
 Perigee: 37,180 km
 Apogee: 37,180 km
 Inclination: 0.0 degrees
 
Spacecraft Separation:     
 Approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes after liftoff
 
ILS Mission Statistics:       
 _11th Intelsat Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
 _5th Orbital Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
 _6th ILS Proton Launch in 2012
 _75th ILS Proton Launch Overall
 _4th Geostationary Orbit Insertion Mission on an ILS Proton
 
Live Broadcast/Webcast:
 Live Coverage starting at 04:15 EDT / 08:15 GMT.
 Launch is scheduled for 04:37 EDT / 08:37 GMT.
 Launch Broadcast concludes no later than 05:15 EDT / 09:15 GMT.
 
Webcast can be seen at:  http://intelsat23.imgondemand.com
 
And via Satellite TODAY: http://www.satellitetoday.com
 
SD test for Baikonur and Europe/Eutelsat 10A will begin at 03:45 Eastern/07:45 GMT
 HD test for US/AMC-9 will begin at 03:45 Eastern
 Baikonur to US SD signal starts at 03:15 Eastern/07:15 GMT
 
In the US, the Launch Broadcast will be seen on the following: 
AMC-9, transponder C10, channel C10A
 83 degrees West
 18 mhz.
 Uplink Frequency – 6,116.000 Horizontal
 Downlink Frequency – 3,891.000 Vertical
 1080i QPSK
 FEC:  3/4
 Symbol rate:  13.333, DVB – S, MPEG2 HD 4:2:0
 
In Baikonur and Europe, the Launch Broadcast will be seen on the following:
 Eutelsat 10A (EX W2A) 10 degrees East TXP
 B3 Channel 6MHZ Slot 3F6
 Uplink Frequency 14372 MHZ POL Y by D-FRA-022 UP1
 Downlink Frequency: 11072 MHZ POL X
 SD 625 16:9 50Hz DVBS2 8PSK 4.9373Ms/s FEC 3/4,
 P  RoF 0.2 (11_SD MPEG2 422 10.7514 Mbps)
 Audio: 1 Sound Mono
 Audio: 2 Sound Mono
 
More Information:               
 Live streaming will begin approximately 25 minutes before liftoff.  General mission information and launch status updates are available at www.ilslaunch.com. You can also follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook for mission updates.

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