Author Topic: Progress M-02M launch and Docking - May 7 and 12, 2009  (Read 44843 times)

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http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153476470

Progress M-02M (11F615A60 No. 402) cargo ship was delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome by train today. Its launch by Soyuz-U rocket is planned on May 7.
« Last Edit: 05/12/2009 07:10 pm by Chris Bergin »

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #1 on: 03/16/2009 05:19 pm »
http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=5676

Soyuz-U rocket has arrived to cosmodrome today.

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #2 on: 03/16/2009 08:00 pm »
Any idea how many Soyuz-U rockets are left?

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #3 on: 04/08/2009 05:20 pm »
http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=5876
http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=5883

On April 6th Progress M-02M was in acoustic chamber for tests of its radio systems. Yesterday the cargo ship was placed in vacuum camera for checks of leak integrity.
« Last Edit: 04/08/2009 05:20 pm by anik »

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #4 on: 04/16/2009 02:37 pm »
Orlan to be sent to ISS on Progress M-02M

http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=5973

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #5 on: 04/20/2009 06:05 pm »
http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6004
http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6005
http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6007

Orlan-MK #1080006 spacesuit was packed and loaded into Progress M-02M cargo ship today. The preparation of Soyuz-U rocket and launch pad 1/5 was also begun today.

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #6 on: 04/27/2009 07:40 pm »
April 25, 2009. Baikonur launch site, branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-02M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.

The Technical Management meeting took place, which made a decision to fuel Progress M-02M cargo vehicle with propellant components and compressed gases.

http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/iss19/progress-m-02m/photo_04-25.html
Jacques :-)

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #7 on: 04/29/2009 06:02 pm »
April 28, 2009

http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/iss19/progress-m-02m/photo_04-28.html

Progress M-02M spacecraft filled with propellants and compressed gases has been delivered to the processing facility for final processing operations.
After that, some additional cargo for the ISS crew was stowed into the logistics spacecraft. Along with equipment for scientific experiments, consumables and parcels, the crew will receive Ribbons of St George to mark the forthcoming Victory Day.

April 29, 2009

http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/iss19/progress-m-02m/photo_04-29.html

Progress M-02M transport cargo vehicle was docked with the transfer compartment in the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility.

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #8 on: 04/30/2009 02:38 pm »
April 30, 2009

http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/iss19/progress-m-02m/photo_04-30.html

Designers inspection of the Progress M-02M transport cargo vehicle was completed. Payload shroud roll on to the cargo vehicle was performed.

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #9 on: 05/04/2009 02:48 pm »
Rollout will be tomorrow morning.

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #10 on: 05/04/2009 05:45 pm »
May 3, 2009. Baikonur launch site, branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-02M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Orbital module of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, containing Progress M-02M spacecraft was transported from the spacecraft processing facility for the general integration with LV.


http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/iss19/progress-m-02m/photo_05-03.html
Jacques :-)

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #11 on: 05/04/2009 05:46 pm »
May 4, 2009. Baikonur launch site, branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-02M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Orbital module of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, containing Progress M-02M spacecraft was integrated with the Soyuz-U launch vehicle in the processing facility.

http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/iss19/progress-m-02m/photo_05-04.html
Jacques :-)

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #12 on: 05/04/2009 05:54 pm »
04-05-2009 Baikonur: Soyuz-U/Progress M-02M Complete Integration

http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6129

Roscosmos expert groups carry out integration of the Soyuz-U rocket with Progress M-02M cargo supply vehicle at Baikonur`s site 112 today.
The launch is scheduled on May 7.
 
Jacques :-)

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #13 on: 05/05/2009 01:57 pm »
May 5, 2009. Baikonur launch site, branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

Soyuz-U launch vehicle was rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad. Soyuz-U launch vehicle with Progress M-02M transport vehicle is installed on the launch pad. L-2 days activities have been started.

http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/iss19/progress-m-02m/photo_05-05.html
Jacques :-)

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #14 on: 05/06/2009 02:57 pm »
Tried to contact novosti to see if launch would be covered live, anyone find anything?

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #15 on: 05/06/2009 03:15 pm »
Tried to contact novosti to see if launch would be covered live, anyone find anything?

Streaming video coverage will be available tomorrow shortly before the launch with Russian narration by the following link (a public TV channel):

High Quality
http://www.vesti.ru/video1.asx?vid=onair
Low Quality
http://www.vesti.ru/video1.asx?vid=onair_low
« Last Edit: 05/06/2009 03:16 pm by SiberianTiger »

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #16 on: 05/06/2009 03:29 pm »
I've put together some information here: http://www.orbiter-forum.com/showthread.php?t=8144

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #17 on: 05/06/2009 04:35 pm »
Scheduled precise launch time is 18:37:09 UTC.

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #18 on: 05/06/2009 08:55 pm »
Rollout video at Roskosmos' Youtube channel:

-DaviD-

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Re: Progress M-02M launch - May 7, 2009
« Reply #19 on: 05/07/2009 12:40 pm »
Screen grabs from Novosti on the new Orlans:
« Last Edit: 05/07/2009 12:41 pm by Ronsmytheiii »

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