Author Topic: LIVE: Rokot/Briz-KM - Sentinel-5P - Plesetsk - October 13, 2017 (09:27 UTC)  (Read 51369 times)

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Following successful stand-alone testing of both the Sentinel-5p spacecraft and the Rockot launcher the launch campaign today reached a key phase: Joint Operations.

This is the point after which the spacecraft teams (ESA, Airbus Defence and Space) coordinate activities to mate their respective parts together resulting with the Ascent Unit when the spacecraft is mounted on the upper stage and the fairing fitted.

Today the team achieved the first part of this mating the spacecraft on the adapter.
This was a very delicate operation as the now fuelled satellite was lifted from the stand on the fuelling platform onto the adapter.
The lengthy process of installing the clamp band and umbilicals then commenced finishing about 11 pm. A long but successful day for the team.
Further images here: http://www.eurockot.com/2017/09/mating-of-sentinel-5p-with-rockot-launch-vehicle-started/

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With the satellite now connected to the adaptor it was the turn of the electrical team to check the satellite was alive and well. The satellite happily talked to us proving all was well.

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October 2:
This was a very busy day for the team, initially getting the satellite ready before transferring it to to a dolly which would allow it to be moved into clean room 101B where the upper stage was waiting to receive it.
Once moved the satellite was lifted up onto the upper stage and the lifting brackets removed.

October 3:
Anticipation filled the air as we started the final run down to encapsulation.
The satellite was electrically tested to check everything was good before mating to the upper stage. Then finally after doing the final cover removals and inspection agreement was made for encapsulation.
Finally a very emotional moment for the team as the fairing halves are closed and the satellite is seen for the last time.

Next also here:
http://www.eurockot.com/2017/10/sentinel-5p-on-rockot-in-effect-satellite-mounted-on-upper-stage/
http://blogs.esa.int/eolaunches/2017/10/03/last-look-at-sentinel-5p/
http://www.eurockot.com/2017/10/last-glimpse-at-sentinel-5p-encapsulation-of-satellite-inside-the-rockot-ascent-unit/
http://blogs.esa.int/eolaunches/2017/10/04/sealed-from-view-2/

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October 5:
The space forces have finalised to fairing installation and today have fitted the fairing logo’s. Once installed a special event takes place where the team signs the logo’s. It was very moving to read some of the comments and to see the reaction of the team. To further enhance the atmosphere Del played the bagpipes. Truly a memorable experience.

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ESA EarthObservation‏ Verified account @ESA_EO 13m13 minutes ago

With 4 days to liftoff, @CopernicusEU #Sentinel5P is now on the launch pad at the #Plesetsk Cosmodrome in #Russia: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Sentinel-5P/Sentinel-5P_poised_for_liftoff

https://twitter.com/ESA_EO/status/917401135106920450

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Rockot Launch Dress Rehearsal: Practicing the Countdown Procedures

Three days before lift-off, the "Sentinel-5p on Rockot" mission took another important step towards launch. As two complex space vehicles, the Sentinel-5p satellite and its Rockot carrier together with their ground systems, need to be readily configured for flight at a precise point in time, detailed operational procedures need to be followed in order to guarantee a successful launch countdown.

The launch dress rehearsal is the opportunity to verify the consistency of countdown procedures and it ensures that the launch teams practice their roles during the big day. As part of the countdown, the Sentinel-5p satellite sitting on its rocket was activated and gradually prepared into launch configuration - just as it was about to take off on Rockot. Part of the rehearsal was ESA's European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, which will take control over Sentinel-5p once in orbit.

At the same time, the launch teams executed the countdown process from the Mission Control Center at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. As a result: The "Sentinel-5p on Rockot" team is GO for launch.

http://www.eurockot.com/2017/10/rockot-launch-dress-rehearsal-practicing-the-countdown-procedures/
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10/12/2017

Lift-off minus 2 Days: Rockot Launcher Fueled

Access to the launch pad is now restricted after the propellant loading for the Rockot launcher had started. As a result of yesterday’s launch vehicle activities, the Rockot has several dozen tons of liquid fuel and oxidizer components on board – enough energy to carry Sentinel-5p into orbit.

There is not much left to do than counting down the time to October 13th, 09:27:44 UTC (which corresponds to 11:27:44 Central European Summer Time) when lift-off for “Sentinel-5p on Rockot” is expected.

http://www.eurockot.com/2017/10/lift-off-minus-2-days-rockot-launcher-fueled/
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BARENTS SEA.
DNC 22.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
0915Z TO 1010Z DAILY 13 AND 14 OCT
IN AREA BOUND BY
74-23-35N 025-39-20E, 74-27-04N 027-33-58E,
74-01-40N 028-39-28E, 73-33-35N 027-52-28E,
73-30-15N 026-03-38E, 73-54-53N 024-56-20E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 141110Z OCT 17.//
Authority: NAVAREA XIX 125/17 110630Z OCT 17.
Date: 110634Z OCT 17
Cancel: 14111000 Oct 17

BAFFIN BAY.
CANADA.
DNC 28.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
0915Z TO 1010Z DAILY 13 AND 14 OCT
IN AREA BOUND BY
77-36.67N 075-52.50W, 77-35.75N 074-08.00W,
77-07.00N 073-06.00W, 76-47.42N 074-21.67W,
76-47.83N 076-00.00W, 77-01.50N 076-58.00W,
77-22.08N 077-05.58W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 141110Z OCT 17.//
Authority: NAVAREA XVIII 115/17 091105Z OCT 17.
Date: 091103Z OCT 17
Cancel: 14111000 Oct 17

NOTAM for 2nd stage debris
A0467/17 -  DUE TO DEBRIS FROM RUSSIAN MISSILE LAUNCH, TEMPORARY DANGER AREA IS ESTABLISHED IN BGGL FIR WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LATERAL LIMITS: 773626N0751654W 773545N0740800W 770700N0730600W 764725N0742140W 764747N0753920W. SFC - FL195, DAILY 0915-1040, 13 OCT 09:15 2017 UNTIL 14 OCT 10:40 2017. CREATED: 06 OCT 12:16 2017
A0646/17 -  DUE TO DEBRIS FROM RUSSIAN MISSILE LAUNCH, TEMPORARY DANGER AREA IS ESTABLISHED IN BGGL FIR WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LATERAL LIMITS: 773626N0751654W 773545N0740800W 770700N0730600W 764725N0742140W 764747N0753920WF) FL195G) FL999. DAILY 0915-1040, 13 OCT 09:15 2017 UNTIL 14 OCT 10:40 2017. CREATED: 05 OCT 11:13 2017
Z3848/17 -  DAH IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: CYD 999 ROCKET HAZARD AREA BOUNDED BY 773640N 0755230W TO 773626N 0751654W TO 764747N 0753920W TO 764750N 0760000W TO 770130N 0765800W TO 772205N 0770535W TO POINT OF ORIGIN. SFC TO UNL. ACFT SHOULD REMAIN CLR OF AREA DUE TO DANGER FROM FALLING DEBRIS. SFC - UNL, DLY 0915-1010, 13 OCT 09:15 2017 UNTIL 14 OCT 10:10 2017. CREATED: 06 OCT 20:07 2017

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09:27:30?

Depends on what you count as a liftoff.

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09:27:30?

Depends on what you count as a liftoff.
There is sometimes confusion, time for ignition or liftoff. But a difference of 14 seconds?
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But a difference of 14 seconds?

It is normal for Rokot - between gyroscopes readiness and liftoff.

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But a difference of 14 seconds?

It is normal for Rokot - between gyroscopes readiness and liftoff.
Thank you ! So is liftoff 09:27:44
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Any detailed launch timeline for this one? I can't seem to find it on ESA's site.
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Dutch minister of Economic affairs visited ESTEC this morning... there is a big instrument flying on Sentinel 5p. He also talked to the control room in Darmstad.
« Last Edit: 10/13/2017 07:00 am by jacqmans »
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