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http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153477956

Rocket is preparing to an assembly with an ascent unit.

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On the launch platform

Does anyone knows what platform is being used for this launch?

Thanks!

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Proton-K/DM-2 launches are usually from 81/24.
« Last Edit: 02/25/2009 09:14 pm by GW_Simulations »

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Launch is scheduled for 04:10 GMT
« Last Edit: 02/25/2009 09:19 pm by GW_Simulations »

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http://www.rian.ru/science/20090228/163443823.html

The launch of rocket was performed at 04:10 UTC today. The separation of satellite from an upper stage is planned at 10:46 UTC.

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« Last Edit: 02/28/2009 07:52 am by Gorizont »

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Is it a Raduga-1M version ?
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As far as i know, all Raduga-1 without M were flown on Proton-K-Launchers. Russian Press calls it Raduga-1 ("Радуга-1") without M.
« Last Edit: 02/28/2009 12:42 pm by tonthomas »

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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #10 on: 02/28/2009 12:43 pm »
I've published an "exclusive" launch gallery :-)

http://www.kosmonavtika.com/lancements/2009/28022009/28022009photos.html
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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #11 on: 02/28/2009 01:40 pm »
I've published an "exclusive" launch gallery :-)


Thank you for the images Nicolas!

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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #12 on: 02/28/2009 01:47 pm »
I've published an "exclusive" launch gallery :-)

I get a Service Unavailable message?

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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #13 on: 02/28/2009 01:52 pm »
Yes, this is a recurrent problem with my website, and I don't know how to fix it. You have to wait some minutes and reload the page... Sorry...  :-(
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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #14 on: 02/28/2009 02:01 pm »
Ahh, it's working for me now, thanks. Great pics, btw. You don't happen to have higher resolution shots, do you?
That last pic with the venting is particularly dramatic!

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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #15 on: 02/28/2009 02:05 pm »
Do we know if this satellite has been given a Kosmos designation or not?

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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #16 on: 02/28/2009 02:11 pm »
You don't happen to have higher resolution shots, do you?

Unfortunately, no... :'(
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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #17 on: 02/28/2009 03:15 pm »
Do we know if this satellite has been given a Kosmos designation or not?

It would be very surprising. Raduga-class satellites are usually called "Raduga"...  (or Raduga-1)
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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #18 on: 02/28/2009 04:42 pm »
Thanks for the images, Nicolas. :)

Proton is a great-looking rocket IMO, and it's still always a bit strange to see such a large booster sitting on the pad ready to launch all by itself with no type of service mast whatsoever standing nearby.

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Re: Proton-K launch with Raduga-1 satellite - February 28, 2009
« Reply #19 on: 02/28/2009 05:59 pm »
Thank you for the pictures, Nicolas! ;-)

Soeren

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