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Peter B. de Selding‏ @pbdes 40m40 minutes ago

In storage since April, @sslmda-built AsiaSat-9 sat to launch Sept 28 on @ILSLaunch Proton rocket from Russia's Baikonur, AsiaSat says.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/891969650430537729
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Re: Proton-M/Briz M - AsiaSat9 - NET Sep 28, 2017
« Reply #1 on: 07/31/2017 11:24 am »
Press release attached, here's the launch info:

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AsiaSat 9 set for 28 September launch

Hong Kong, 31 July 2017 – AsiaSat 9, AsiaSat’s most powerful satellite, is set for launch on 28 September Moscow time 09:50pm (29 September Baikonur time 00:50am, Hong Kong time 02:50am) on a Proton M/Breeze M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan after being in storage at Space Systems Loral’s facility with its Pre-ship Review passed in April.
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ILS ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF ASIASAT 9 SATELLITE AT THE BAIKONUR COSMODROME

The AsiaSat 9 satellite for Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) of Hong Kong, arrived at the Baikonur Cosmdrome in Kazakhstan aboard an Antonov cargo jet on August 27 in preparation for mission integration and launch aboard an ILS Proton Breeze M launch vehicle in September. AsiaSat 9 will be the third ILS Proton launch in 2017.
AsiaSat 9 is a high-performance satellite with enhanced power and coverage for Asia and Australasia, built by SSL. AsiaSat 9 is AsiaSat’s next generation satellite, planned to replace AsiaSat 4 at 122 degrees East Longitude. AsiaSat 9 is an SSL 1300 satellite equipped with 28 C-band and 32 Ku-band transponders, and a Ka-band payload. AsiaSat 9 will provide additional capacity, enhanced power and coverage for DTH, video distribution, private networks and broadband services across the Asia-Pacific region.
The launch of AsiaSat 9 will be the 96th ILS Proton mission and the fifth AsiaSat satellite launched on ILS Proton. This will be the 31st SSL satellite launched on ILS Proton in over 20 years. The Proton launch vehicle is developed and manufactured by Khrunichev Space Center, one of the mainstays of the space industry, located in Moscow.
ILS provides launch services for satellite operators and offers a complete array of services and support, from contract arrangements, mission management and on-orbit delivery. ILS markets Proton launch services (Proton Breeze M and Proton Variants) and Angara 1.2 for LEO missions, to commercial and government satellite operators worldwide. ILS is a U.S. company headquartered in Reston, VA., near Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.ilslaunch.com, Twitter: @ilslaunch, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ILSLaunch/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilslaunch/, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ilslaunchservices
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) has been Asia's premier satellite operator since it was established in 1988. AsiaSat’s excellent market access, superior technologies and commitment to both customer service and long-term partnerships have allowed them to achieve a market leader position, enjoying industry recognition over the years. AsiaSat’s accomplishments and proven expertise in satellite operations are driven by decades of innovative leadership and insight into leading edge technologies and market developments in Asia.

http://www.ilslaunch.com/newsroom/news-releases/ils-announces-arrival-asiasat-9-satellite-baikonur-cosmodrome
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Two satellites moving side by side, the #AMAZONAS5 on the right and #AsiaSat9 on the left. @sslmda @Hispasat #spacecraft #baikonur #launch

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/903623338026729472

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mass after separation 6141 kg
http://asiasat.com/asiasat-9-launch
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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch 6m6 minutes ago

Photos of the #AsiaSat9 #satellite going through standard testing in Hall 103A at #Baikonur Cosmodrome. @sslmda #aerospace #launch

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/905055392144777216

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NOTE: Unpacking was done in Hall 101 (photos). Standard testing is being performed in Hall 103A.

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/905062164058316801
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Proton-M/Briz-M (93703/99572)
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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch 3m3 minutes ago

AsiaSat 9 Update: SC fuel loading has been completed. Ayman, who is with AsiaSat, poses with the satellite. @sslmda #AsiaSat9 #satellite

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/908693831134085120

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https://www.roscosmos.ru/24091/
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September 17, 2017 at Baikonur, the assembly of the space head (KGS) of the Proton-M rocket in the hall 101 of the assembly and testing building (construction 92A-50) began. On September 28, the launch of an ILV is planned for the Proton-M booster rocket, the Breeze-M upper stage and the AsiaSat 9 space telecommunications satellite.
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more details (satellite and launch)
« Last Edit: 09/17/2017 02:37 pm by Alter Sachse »
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AsiaSat 9 Update: Joint Operations began on September 17. @sslmda #AsiaSat9 #satellite

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/909823040686579712

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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch 4m4 minutes ago

Photos of #AsiaSat 9 SC from the move to Hall 101 & the lift to the Breeze M. AsiaSat 9 is the most powerful satellite from AsiaSat. @sslmda

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/910157608178343938

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Great job by the @sslmda team! #AsiaSat9

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/910193662709129223

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« Last Edit: 09/20/2017 02:21 pm by Alter Sachse »
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planned launch time 18:52:16
https://www.roscosmos.ru/24108/
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If I understand correctly: refueling finished, rocket is brought to the launch complex.
https://www.roscosmos.ru/24127/
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Yes, on the launch pad.
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Thank you for the link. These are stunning pictures.

For the others, I recommend taking a quick look, it's a 30+ image collection.

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pictures from facebook (Asiasat)
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Proton-M/Briz-M (93703/99572)
is it still relevant ?

Proton-M/Briz-M (6303390280 93702/99572)

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Proton-M/Briz-M (6303390280 93702/99572)

Really ?? I thought 93702 was for EchoStar-21 ??
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Proton-M/Briz-M (6303390280 93702/99572)

Really ?? I thought 93702 was for EchoStar-21 ??

For EchoStar-21 I have Proton-M/Briz-M (93561/99571).

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6303390280

Rui, where have you seen this? I have broken my eyes to see this number. I got 6305390280 from photos and video, but not sure...

From the rollout video. I could be wrong...

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rollout video
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Live from Baikonur...

Service tower was already taken to the launch position...

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Amazing ILS FM pre-launch webcast music: ;D

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T-35m

LV GN&C GLSTE arms the launch abort systems. Readiness green indicator light illuminates on the launch abort unit front panel. Two redundant displays on the launch abort unit are synchronized to the CD clock and start countdown. SC launch unit abort switch is
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This can be the last Proton-M to be launched from Baikonur this year if the Blagovest n.º 12L launch is delayed to 2018.

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30 minutes to launch...

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ILS is live.
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20 minutes for launch...
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At T-10 minutes SC Customer will give the verbal readiness on countdown network.

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12 minutes for launch...

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T-10 minutes

SC Customer gives the verbal readiness on countdown network.

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ILS just doing promos. But a live shot:
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T-5 minutes

LV GN&C GLSTE sends a T-300 sec command signal to the Breeze M GN&C GLSTE to synchronize the lift-off time. Breeze M begins transfer to internal power.

All looks good for launch...

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Note that if you are watching the default HTML5 stream on ilslaunch.com, it is several minutes behind YouTube stream.

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And the youtube webcast is 360p and crappy.
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T-2 minutes...

LV GN&C begins transfer to internal power. Breeze M completes transfer to internal power, sends “BREEZE M GO” signal to LV GN&C GLSTE.

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The fleet:
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At T-3.1 seconds the LV GN&C GLSTE performs a final GO/NO-GO check of the LV, Breeze M and SC.

If all the integrated LV components are GO, the first stage ignition sequence start is sent at the estimated time.

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60 seconds...

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LAUNCH!!
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LAUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Staging.
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First stage separation and into second stage...

All normal!

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Flight nominal so far...

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T+250 seconds... all normal...

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325 seconds... 2/3 stage separation... All normal...

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...and fairing sep!!

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380 seconds... all normal...

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450 seconds into the flight... all nominal..

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On to the Briz-M.
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Third stage separation! Now is time for Briz-M...

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Empty PU-39 launch pad...

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As usual, remember this is a 9 hour long mission. So, still a long way to go!!

For more information, check Chris article at https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/09/ils-proton-m-asiasat-9-launch/

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Apparently the weather's been nice, allowing for "several excellent BBQs" ;D
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ILS webcast over. Another one of the launch:

Thanks to Rui for the coverage! :)
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So we saw the 2nd phase-IV launch. I hope this time everything has worked out. :)
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DTB tank from the Asiasat-9 launch has been cataloged in a 328 x 15008 km x 49.7 deg orbit, confirming the early part of the launch is ok

https://twitter.com/russianspaceweb/status/913571382310653952

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Briz-M tank cataloged as 2017-057C/42944 (in, as already mentionned, 328 x 15008 km x 49.7°)
« Last Edit: 09/29/2017 05:42 am by input~2 »

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6303390280

Rui, where have you seen this? I have broken my eyes to see this number. I got 6305390280 from photos and video, but not sure...

About the one minute mark on the roll out video, low resolution, does kind of look like 33. What photograph have you found?

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Congrats to International Launch Services and Roscosmos for successfully placing AsiaSat 9 into its planned GTO.
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2 objects have been cataloged:

2017-057A/42942 in 4013 x 35832 km x 23.37° (Asiasat-9)
2017-057B/42943 in 3550 x 34437 km x 23.79° (Briz-M)

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Congrats to ILS on a sucessful mission!

2 objects have been cataloged:

2017-057A/42942 in 4013 x 35832 km x 23.37° (Asiasat-9)
2017-057B/42943 in 3550 x 34437 km x 23.79° (Briz-M)
I get about 1509 m/s to GEO, so a good orbit for a heavy satellite.

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6303390280

Rui, where have you seen this? I have broken my eyes to see this number. I got 6305390280 from photos and video, but not sure...

About the one minute mark on the roll out video, low resolution, does kind of look like 33. What photograph have you found?

I took the number from the roll-out video.

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SSL-Built Satellite for AsiaSat Begins Post-Launch Maneuvers According to Plan

AsiaSat 9 provides high performance for multiple missions including DTH, video distribution, broadband and mobility services

PALO ALTO, Calif./Hong Kong – September 29, 2017 — Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s leading satellite operator and SSL, a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, today announced that the high performance AsiaSat 9 satellite was launched on 29 September Baikonur time (28 September US time) and is successfully performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan. The satellite deployed its solar arrays on schedule following its launch aboard a Proton Breeze M vehicle provided by International Launch Services (ILS). It will begin firing its main thruster on 30 September Hong Kong time (29 September US time) to propel toward its final geostationary orbit. AsiaSat 9 provides high-power C-band coverage and additional Ku-band capacity for direct-to-home (DTH) television broadcast, video distribution, VSAT broadband networks and mobility services across the Asia-Pacific region.

“It has been our pleasure to work closely with the AsiaSat team to develop this innovative spacecraft,” said Dario Zamarian, Group President of SSL. “I would like to thank and congratulate the teams at AsiaSat, ILS and SSL for making the launch of AsiaSat 9 a success.”

AsiaSat 9 is the fifth and most powerful satellite that SSL has provided to AsiaSat, and it will help AsiaSat meet the continued growth in demand for both broadcast, communications and connectivity in the region. It incorporates numerous technology advances for higher power, more efficiency and flexibility, and additional capacity that will drive advanced services for AsiaSat’s customers.

“AsiaSat 9 expands our reach into new markets with excellent power and coverage, and helps us broaden and add even more value to the services we can provide to our customers,” said Andrew Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat. “SSL is a trusted and reliable partner in innovating and advancing the capability of our satellite fleet and our collaboration on AsiaSat 9 has resulted in a satellite that provides much faster communication rates and greater efficiency and flexibility than AsiaSat 4, which it is replacing.”

AsiaSat 9 is equipped with multiple C, Ku and Ka-band payloads that provide coverage including the world’s first dedicated Ku-band Myanmar beam, new high-powered Ku-band beams for Indonesia and Mongolia, and two enhanced Ku-band beams serving Australasia and East Asia, as well as a wider high-power C-band global beam. It will replace AsiaSat 4 at 122 degrees East and is built on the SSL 1300 platform, and designed to provide service for 15 years or more.
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Peter B. de Selding‏ @pbdes 1m1 minute ago

Owner @Asia_Satellite says AsiaSat 9, @sslmda-built C-/Ku-/Ka-band, has arrived at operating station of 122 deg E.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/917318606546857984

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AsiaSat 9 fully operational at 122ºE

http://www.asiasat.com/sites/default/files/asiasat-9-operational-en.pdf

MEDIA RELEASE
AsiaSat 9 fully operational at 122ºE
Hong Kong, 27 November 2017 – AsiaSat 9, the most powerful member of the AsiaSat fleet, is fully operational at 122 degrees East following successful migration of all services from AsiaSat 4, delivering enhanced power, greater bandwidth and improved efficiency to customers for advanced DTH, TV distribution, VSAT broadband and mobility services across the Asia-Pacific.
“Our brand new AsiaSat 9 now carries the most powerful and widest C-band coverage, and multiple dedicated Ku-band beams over key Asian markets at our prime orbital slot of 122 degrees East,” said Andrew Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat. “We are extremely pleased that with AsiaSat 9’s innovative features and significant enhancements in power and coverage, we are making a positive step forward in providing more cost efficient and higher quality services to our customers with even better entertainment, information and communication services across the region.”
The new AsiaSat 9 features significant upgrades, including Asia’s highest powered 110 watt C-band amplifiers, special filter design, star tracker and hall-effect thrusters that generate higher efficiency, enhanced stability and reliability in network operations. In addition, AsiaSat 9’s three new Ku-band Myanmar, Indonesia and Mongolia beams, and two enhanced Ku-band beams serving Australasia and East Asia provide high downlink power up to 55 dBW that allows use of small antennas for more cost effective roll out of customers’ networks.
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