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Title: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 10/31/2015 01:20 am
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Наименование КАИзготовитель КАКонечный заказчик запускаПримерная дата прибытия КА на космодромПримерная дата запуска КА
Eutelsat 9BAirbus Defence and SpaceEutelsat S.A.18 ноября 2015 г.25 января 2016 г.
DLA-2 (DirecTV Latin America-2) Space Systems LoralIntelsat Satellite, LLC23 марта 2016 г.23 апреля 2016г.
EchoStar XXI Space Systems LoralEchoStar Operating Corporation23 мая 2016 г.25 июня 2016 г.

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http://www.zakupki.gov.ru/223/purchase/public/purchase/info/documents.html?noticeId=2980118 (http://www.zakupki.gov.ru/223/purchase/public/purchase/info/documents.html?noticeId=2980118)


Thanks Stan! I hope you don't mind me starting a thread on this launch.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - 25 June 2016
Post by: Stan Black on 10/31/2015 08:11 am
This is the former Terrestar-2 satellite:-
http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/terrestar-1.htm
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - 25 June 2016
Post by: Stan Black on 03/13/2016 04:05 pm
93701/99570 Intelsat 31
93702/99571 EchoStar 21
93703/99572 AsiaSat 9
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - 25 June 2016
Post by: Stan Black on 03/20/2016 09:21 pm
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Уже не совсем так. С 23-го апреля Intelsat сдвигается как минимум на 17-е мая, а то и на июнь. А Echostar на август - сентябрь.
http://novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/forum/messages/forum14/topic14042/message1488724/#message1488724
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - 29 June 2016
Post by: input~2 on 07/01/2016 10:39 am
Launch now planned on August 29
http://tass.ru/kosmos/3417605
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - August 29, 2016
Post by: Artyom. on 07/28/2016 02:24 pm
And now October 10, 2016 - http://www.roscosmos.ru/22493/
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - October 10, 2016
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 08/02/2016 02:11 pm

Anatoly's web site has this note on the Intelsat-31 launch page (http://russianspaceweb.com/intelsat-31.html#investigation):
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Investigation into the close call launch begins

Following the successful release of the Intelsat-31 satellite, Russia formed an accident commission to investigate the circumstances of a close call during the operation of the second stage's propulsion system and to develop corrective actions as necessary, industry sources said.

(Details to come)

Confirmation that investigation is occurring and ongoing:
Investigation into upper stage glitch delays next Proton launch (https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/08/01/investigation-into-upper-stage-glitch-delays-next-proton-launch/)

Also, the investigation is the reason for the substantial delay of this, the next Proton/ILS launch, from August 29 to October 10.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - November 23, 2016
Post by: Satori on 09/02/2016 11:11 am
Launch now schedule for November 23, 2016.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - November 23, 2016
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 10/15/2016 06:30 pm
From Via Satellite (new name for Satellite Today?), dated September 22, 2016:
EchoStar Prepares for Q4 Satellite Launch, Makes OTT Investment (http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/st/2016/09/22/echostar-prepares-q4-satellite-launch-makes-ott-investment/)
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Space Systems Loral (SSL) has certified the EchoStar 21 satellite ready to ship ahead of a fourth quarter 2016 launch. The communications satellite — to be located at 10.25 degrees east — was intended for launch in April 2016, but was placed in storage after the delay of its May 2016 Proton launch. SSL has now completed final shipment preparations at its Palo Alto, California facility, where the spacecraft will remain in storage until EchoStar receives notification of launch vehicle availability.

Primary source--EchoStar press release:
EchoStar XXI Satellite Completes Final Preparations for Shipment (http://www.echostar.com/NewsEvents/PressReleases/PressRelease.aspx?prid=31462)
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 22, 2016—EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) announced today that the EchoStar XXI satellite―to be located at 10.25° East―has been certified “ready to ship” by spacecraft manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL).

EchoStar subsidiary EchoStar Mobile Limited (EML) will utilize a portion of EchoStar XXI’s capacity to provide commercial communications wholesalers with an advanced network for reliable, IP-based mobile satellite services (MSS) for voice and narrowband data services in Europe. EML is an EU-wide licensee authorized to provide an integrated MSS network with a complementary ground component. The company has provided notice of the completion of construction and temporary storage of EchoStar XXI to relevant European Union and member state regulators.

SSL had previously completed pre-shipment procedures for EchoStar XXI in April 2016, but the satellite was placed in storage after EchoStar received notification that the launch had been postponed from its original launch slot of May 2016. In anticipation of launch in the fourth quarter of 2016, SSL has completed final shipment preparations at their facility in Palo Alto, California, where the spacecraft will remain in storage until EchoStar receives notification of launch vehicle availability.

"We are pleased to have completed final preparations of the EchoStar XXI spacecraft and look forward to its launch in the fourth quarter,” said Derek de Bastos, chief technology officer for EchoStar Satellite Services.

And, regarding the Proton launch schedule:
According to Anatoly Zak, http://russianspaceweb.com/proton_2016.html#10 , the launch of Blagovest will only take place in January or February 2017 and the launch of EchoStar-XXI was delayed to December 2016.

This satellite appears to have followed a torturous, slightly-over-a-decade-long path from order to launch: TerreStar Networks, etc.

I look forward to its NSF launch article!  :)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 22, 2016
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 11/16/2016 08:35 pm
Searching around the ILS web site, I found this web page here:
http://www.ilslaunch.com/node/4713

From there, I found a draft mission overview here, dated November 15:
http://www.ilslaunch.com/sites/default/files/pdf/EchoStarXXI-MO-DRAFT.pdf

The launch schedule thread has this mission launching December 22.

I'll be interested to hear about the conclusions of the commission investigating the performance shortfall of the previous Proton launch's second stage and the actions to fix the issue.

Also, I'm wondering when the satellite will be delivered to Baikonur.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - November 23, 2016
Post by: Targeteer on 11/23/2016 12:34 am
https://www.facebook.com/ILSLaunch/photos/pcb.1112431838825537/1112430795492308/?type=3&theater

The massive EchoStar XXI spacecraft arrived safe and sound at the Baikonur Cosmodrome via the Antonov aircraft. The spacecraft was smoothly offloaded by the team in brisk conditions and EchoStar XXI is on its way to Building 92A-50. SSL, EchoStar Corporation
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 22, 2016
Post by: Stan Black on 11/25/2016 08:02 am
Searching around the ILS web site, I found this web page here:
http://www.ilslaunch.com/node/4713

From there, I found a draft mission overview here, dated November 15:
http://www.ilslaunch.com/sites/default/files/pdf/EchoStarXXI-MO-DRAFT.pdf

The launch schedule thread has this mission launching December 22.

I'll be interested to hear about the conclusions of the commission investigating the performance shortfall of the previous Proton launch's second stage and the actions to fix the issue.

Also, I'm wondering when the satellite will be delivered to Baikonur.


It has now been updated. The ‘satellite mission’ section was blank in the draft version.
http://www.ilslaunch.com/sites/default/files/pdf/EchoStarXXI-MO.pdf
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 22, 2016
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/08/2016 02:17 pm
It seems that this launch is slipping - this source (http://www.express-k.kz/news/?ELEMENT_ID=89822) gives NET December 24 and another source on NK forums reports NET December 28.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 22, 2016
Post by: russianhalo117 on 12/13/2016 05:44 pm
It seems that this launch is slipping - this source (http://www.express-k.kz/news/?ELEMENT_ID=89822) gives NET December 24 and another source on NK forums reports NET December 28.
The following is brief summary:
Breez-M is currently in final processing. ILS has begun preparations for SC fueling and irreversible operations which will occur in the near future. Launch date will remain NET December 2016 until State commission gives green light for RTF.

I have also seen schedules online that have launch date as NET 28 December till NLT 31 December 2016 and launch is from 81/24.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 28/31, 2016
Post by: wsl2005 on 12/17/2016 06:18 am
Launch of Proton rocket carrying US satellite postponed till Dec 28
http://tass.com/science/920080

MOSCOW, December 16. /TASS/. The launch of the US space satellite EchoStar-21 with Russia’s Proton rocket has been postponed again from December 22 to December 28, a source in the space rocket industry has told TASS.
"The newly-set date and time are December 28, 19:26 Moscow time," the source said without mentioning any reason why the launch has put off.
The Russian space corporation Roscosmos has refrained from comment.
Originally, the satellite was to be put in space in the first quarter of this year. The launch was postponed five times.
EchoStar-21 (previously named EchoStar T2 and TerreStar 2), manufactured by Space Systems/Loral is expected to provide communication services in Europe. Once in orbit, it will be included in Britain’s national register.
The previous launch of a Proton rocket was on June 9. It put in space the Intelsat 31 satellite.

Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 28, 2016 (16:02:54UTC)
Post by: Satori on 12/19/2016 09:26 pm
Launch time is 16:02:54UTC.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 28, 2016 (16:02:54UTC)
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/23/2016 12:42 pm
The launch has now slipped into NET January (with one of the Proton stages apparently requiring transport back to the Moscow plant for repairs!): http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/ (http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 28, 2016 (16:02:54UTC)
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/23/2016 12:46 pm
Meanwhile back on December 21 (https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/811615708773842944)......

ILS ‏@ILSLaunch
ILS #EchoStarXXI launch team members Chris, Judy and Russ sign the decal after encapsulation. @EchoStar @sslmda #satellites #rocketlaunch
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 28, 2016 (16:02:54UTC)
Post by: anik on 12/23/2016 12:49 pm
The launch has now slipped into NET January (with one of the Proton stages apparently requiring transport back to the Moscow plant for repairs!): http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/ (http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/)

Where is an information about stage's return to Moscow and about launch in NET January in Roskosmos press-release?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - December 28, 2016 (16:02:54UTC)
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/23/2016 12:54 pm
The launch has now slipped into NET January (with one of the Proton stages apparently requiring transport back to the Moscow plant for repairs!): http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/ (http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/)

Where is an information about stage's return to Moscow and about launch in NET January in Roskosmos press-release?

Whoops, I saw that the official release only mentioned a delay; it was Anatoly Zak (http://www.russianspaceweb.com/2016.html#echostar21) who reported that based on posts on your forum.  ;)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET January 2017
Post by: ZachS09 on 12/23/2016 05:59 pm
Geez; this launch keeps getting delayed and delayed. I understand what the recent problem was, but it frustrates me that it's been six months since EchoStar 21's original date on June 25.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET January 2017
Post by: owais.usmani on 12/23/2016 06:21 pm
So when was the last time there were 3 or less Proton launches in a calendar year?  ::)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET January 2017
Post by: kch on 12/23/2016 06:45 pm
So when was the last time there were 3 or less Proton launches in a calendar year?  ::)

1972 - 2
1966 - 2
1965 - 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Proton_launches (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Proton_launches)

:)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET January 2017
Post by: input~2 on 12/26/2016 06:22 pm
Echostar hasn't changed the launch date yet on their website:
http://www.echostar.com/launch.aspx#xxi
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET January 2017
Post by: ZachS09 on 12/26/2016 10:01 pm
Spaceflight Now published their article relating to EchoStar 21's delay into next year.

http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/12/26/proton-rockets-next-flight-moved-back-to-next-year/
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET January 2017
Post by: input~2 on 12/27/2016 04:54 pm
Echostar hasn't changed the launch date yet on their website:
http://www.echostar.com/launch.aspx#xxi
Has now changed to read:
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Launch Date*: Delayed for further launch vehicle testing; new date to be confirmed by ILS & Khrunichev
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - February 2, 2017
Post by: Satori on 01/16/2017 11:55 am
Launch now schedule for February 2.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - February 2, 2017
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 01/22/2017 06:05 pm
From the "Plan of Russian Space Launches (part 2)" thread:
Launch
*EchoStar-XXI - Proton-M/Briz-M (93702/99571) - Baikonur, 81/24*
- was delayed again per forum NK:
http://novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/forum/messages/forum14/topic14042/message1607830/#message1607830
The new dates are Feb-6 to Feb-12

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Also, I'm unclear about the 1st stage repairs for this flight.  Are the repairs being done at Baikonur, or has the first stage been returned to its manufacturer for repair?

Returned to Moscow for repair?
The launch has now slipped into NET January (with one of the Proton stages apparently requiring transport back to the Moscow plant for repairs!): http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/ (http://www.roscosmos.ru/23073/)

Where is an information about stage's return to Moscow and about launch in NET January in Roskosmos press-release?

Whoops, I saw that the official release only mentioned a delay; it was Anatoly Zak (http://www.russianspaceweb.com/2016.html#echostar21) who reported that based on posts on your forum.  ;)

Repaired at Baikonur?
Anatoly Zak RussianSpaceWeb says here (http://www.russianspaceweb.com/2017.html#echostar21), as of this posting:
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By December 23, the satellite had already been integrated with the launch vehicle, when an unspecified technical problem in the first stage of the rocket, discovered around a week before the planned liftoff, forced to postpone the mission until January 2017, at the earliest. According to industry sources, a failed component would be replaced at the launch site.

Was there an edit/correction on RussianSpaceWeb.com between 12/23 and 1/22?

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Finally, if I'm understanding everything correctly, this launcher has had/is having/will have corrective actions and/or repairs on BOTH the 1st (unspecified technical issues) and 2nd (corrective actions after the Intelsat 31 incident) stages?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - February 2, 2017
Post by: russianhalo117 on 01/22/2017 06:29 pm
From the "Plan of Russian Space Launches (part 2)" thread:
Launch
*EchoStar-XXI - Proton-M/Briz-M (93702/99571) - Baikonur, 81/24*
- was delayed again per forum NK:
http://novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/forum/messages/forum14/topic14042/message1607830/#message1607830
The new dates are Feb-6 to Feb-12

***
Also, I'm unclear about the 1st stage repairs for this flight.  Are the repairs being done at Baikonur, or has the first stage been returned to its manufacturer for repair?

RussianSpaceWeb says here (http://www.russianspaceweb.com/2017.html#echostar21), as of this posting:
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By December 23, the satellite had already been integrated with the launch vehicle, when an unspecified technical problem in the first stage of the rocket, discovered around a week before the planned liftoff, forced to postpone the mission until January 2017, at the earliest. According to industry sources, a failed component would be replaced at the launch site.

To add If problem cannot be resolved the first stage will be swapped with another assembled one.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - February 2, 2017
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 01/22/2017 06:54 pm
To add If problem cannot be resolved the first stage will be swapped with another assembled one.
Ouch!
Are there any Proton first stages available for swapping at Baikonur, or will one have to be shipped in?

(With the delays after the Intelsat 31 incident with the 2nd stage, I wonder if 1st stage production would continue unabated, followed by shipment of said 1st stages to Baikonur.)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: russianhalo117 on 01/22/2017 07:09 pm
To add If problem cannot be resolved the first stage will be swapped with another assembled one.
Ouch!
Are there any Proton first stages available for swapping at Baikonur, or will one have to be shipped in?

(With the delays after the Intelsat 31 incident with the 2nd stage, I wonder if 1st stage production would continue unabated, followed by shipment of said 1st stages to Baikonur.)
there are a few in Bsaikonur but question is are they the same phase
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 01/22/2017 10:45 pm
To add If problem cannot be resolved the first stage will be swapped with another assembled one.
Ouch!
Are there any Proton first stages available for swapping at Baikonur, or will one have to be shipped in?

(With the delays after the Intelsat 31 incident with the 2nd stage, I wonder if 1st stage production would continue unabated, followed by shipment of said 1st stages to Baikonur.)
There are a few in Baikonur but question is are they the same phase
Given the satellite mass from Gunter's Space Page, almost 6900 kg, and a GTO delivery, I conclude this launch must have a Phase IV Proton-M/Briz-M launcher.  There may not be any "spares" of this newest phase at hand?

To follow further, what is the "phase" of other, possibly available Proton-M's?  Phase III?  And which phase will the upcoming Blok DM-03 upper stage launches use?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: Alter Sachse on 01/23/2017 01:20 pm
To add If problem cannot be resolved the first stage will be swapped with another assembled one.
Ouch!
Are there any Proton first stages available for swapping at Baikonur, or will one have to be shipped in?

(With the delays after the Intelsat 31 incident with the 2nd stage, I wonder if 1st stage production would continue unabated, followed by shipment of said 1st stages to Baikonur.)
There are a few in Baikonur but question is are they the same phase
Given the satellite mass from Gunter's Space Page, almost 6900 kg, and a GTO delivery, I conclude this launch must have a Phase IV Proton-M/Briz-M launcher.  There may not be any "spares" of this newest phase at hand?

To follow further, what is the "phase" of other, possibly available Proton-M's?  Phase III?  And which phase will the upcoming Blok DM-03 upper stage launches use?
EchoStar 21 93702 (Phase IV)
Asiasat 9     93703 (Phase IV)
and others for Glonass: 535-series or 935-series (Phase III)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar 21 - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: input~2 on 01/24/2017 02:20 pm
According to Interfax launch could be delayed by several months...
http://www.interfax.com/newsinf.asp?y=2017&m=1&d=23&pg=3&id=729492
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: ZachS09 on 01/24/2017 03:33 pm
Even if this delay won't stop, will EchoStar still want EchoStar 21 to be launched atop Proton?

I ask that because they tend to change launch vehicles if the delay is too much. What if they ask ULA to use one of their Atlas Vs in the near future?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: russianhalo117 on 01/24/2017 04:19 pm
Even if this delay won't stop, will EchoStar still want EchoStar 21 to be launched atop Proton?

I ask that because they tend to change launch vehicles if the delay is too much. What if they ask ULA to use one of their Atlas Vs in the near future?
Its possible, but it becomes more difficult to transport a previously fueled spacecraft as some cargo airlines do not allow spacecraft matching those circumstances or it become costly and restrictive to do so.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: ZachS09 on 01/24/2017 07:32 pm
Even if this delay won't stop, will EchoStar still want EchoStar 21 to be launched atop Proton?

I ask that because they tend to change launch vehicles if the delay is too much. What if they ask ULA to use one of their Atlas Vs in the near future?
Its possible, but it becomes more difficult to transport a previously fueled spacecraft as some cargo airlines do not allow spacecraft matching those circumstances or it become costly and restrictive to do so.

Remind me: how long has EchoStar 21 been fueled?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: William Graham on 01/24/2017 08:18 pm
This is now the second-longest time between launches in Proton's history.

The current record is just under 247 days, between the final UR-500 (the original two-stage Proton) on 6 July 1966, and the maiden flight of the Proton-K on 10 March 1967. Proton has until 11 February to launch if it is not to surpass this.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: russianhalo117 on 01/24/2017 09:45 pm
Even if this delay won't stop, will EchoStar still want EchoStar 21 to be launched atop Proton?

I ask that because they tend to change launch vehicles if the delay is too much. What if they ask ULA to use one of their Atlas Vs in the near future?
Its possible, but it becomes more difficult to transport a previously fueled spacecraft as some cargo airlines do not allow spacecraft matching those circumstances or it become costly and restrictive to do so.

Remind me: how long has EchoStar 21 been fueled?
Preparations for fuelling started on November 27, 2016 and fuel loading was completed on December 14, 2016.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: ZachS09 on 01/24/2017 11:51 pm
Even if this delay won't stop, will EchoStar still want EchoStar 21 to be launched atop Proton?

I ask that because they tend to change launch vehicles if the delay is too much. What if they ask ULA to use one of their Atlas Vs in the near future?
Its possible, but it becomes more difficult to transport a previously fueled spacecraft as some cargo airlines do not allow spacecraft matching those circumstances or it become costly and restrictive to do so.

Remind me: how long has EchoStar 21 been fueled?
Preparations for fuelling started on November 27, 2016 and fuel loading was completed on December 14, 2016.

I understand that the hydrazine monopropellants are storable, meaning it can stay in the tanks for many years, but just in case of corrosion, how long will it be until they empty the tanks?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: russianhalo117 on 01/25/2017 01:22 am
Even if this delay won't stop, will EchoStar still want EchoStar 21 to be launched atop Proton?

I ask that because they tend to change launch vehicles if the delay is too much. What if they ask ULA to use one of their Atlas Vs in the near future?
Its possible, but it becomes more difficult to transport a previously fueled spacecraft as some cargo airlines do not allow spacecraft matching those circumstances or it become costly and restrictive to do so.

Remind me: how long has EchoStar 21 been fueled?
Preparations for fueling started on November 27, 2016 and fuel loading was completed on December 14, 2016.

I understand that the hydrazine monopropellants are storable, meaning it can stay in the tanks for many years, but just in case of corrosion, how long will it be until they empty the tanks?
I'm unable to answer that question for a particular spacecraft however Jim and others can provide insight on the general average for comsats.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - NET February 6, 2017
Post by: eeergo on 01/25/2017 09:17 am
Anatoly Zak reporting major quality control issues (replacement of heat-resistant alloys with lower-quality ones in key engine parts) as being a possible contributing factor to Proton's and Soyuz's woes:

http://www.russianspaceweb.com/proton_2017.html

Linked to Phase IV improvements or just irregular practice?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June-July 2017
Post by: Satori on 01/25/2017 12:08 pm
According to NK forum, launch won't take place before June-July.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June-July 2017
Post by: Alter Sachse on 01/25/2017 02:25 pm
According to NK forum, launch won't take place before June-July.
Original planning (Plan of Russian space launches part 2 reply #793)
2016 June 25 - EchoStar-XXI - Proton-M/Briz-M - Baikonur
2016 !!
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - early April 2017
Post by: input~2 on 02/04/2017 07:19 am
Launch now planned for beginning of April
http://tass.ru/kosmos/3993709
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - Early April 2017
Post by: Stan Black on 03/10/2017 08:36 am
Searching around the ILS web site, I found this web page here:
http://www.ilslaunch.com/node/4713

From there, I found a draft mission overview here, dated November 15:
http://www.ilslaunch.com/sites/default/files/pdf/EchoStarXXI-MO-DRAFT.pdf

The launch schedule thread has this mission launching December 22.

I'll be interested to hear about the conclusions of the commission investigating the performance shortfall of the previous Proton launch's second stage and the actions to fix the issue.

Also, I'm wondering when the satellite will be delivered to Baikonur.


It has now been updated. The ‘satellite mission’ section was blank in the draft version.
http://www.ilslaunch.com/sites/default/files/pdf/EchoStarXXI-MO.pdf

Another revision, with mass now 6,900 kg.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - Early April 2017
Post by: Alter Sachse on 03/24/2017 03:59 pm
New launch date: May
http://www.russianspaceweb.com/proton_2017.html#0324
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - Early April 2017
Post by: EgorBotts on 03/27/2017 08:10 am
Interfax news seems to place the launch into a late may-june target!

(article in russian)
http://www.interfax.ru/world/555411
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - Early April 2017
Post by: B. Hendrickx on 03/31/2017 08:10 pm
http://tass.com/science/938730

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Russia’s Proton-M carrier rocket first launch scheduled for May

MOSCOW, March 31. /TASS/. The first launch of Russia’s Proton-M carrier rocket this year is scheduled for the end of May, Chief Designer for Launch Vehicles and Ground Infrastructure Alexander Medvedev said on Friday.
"The first launch is planned for the end of May," the chief designer said.

The launch of an EchoStar 21 spacecraft was planned back last year but was delayed over problems found in the engines of a Proton-M carrier rocket.

A total of seven Proton carrier rocket launches are planned until the end of this year under the federal space program and in the interests of commercial customers.

Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos earlier recalled for tests all the engines mounted on the second and the third stages of Proton-M carrier rockets and produced at the Voronezh Mechanical Factory.
According to Roscosmos, a more expensive solder failing to meet the requirements specification was used by the factory as part of the engine production.

Roscosmos also gave instructions to replace the engines produced by this factory and mounted on the third stages of Soyuz-U and Soyuz-FG carrier rockets intended for launches to the International Space Station. The engines had to be replaced after an accident with a Soyuz-U carrier rocket on December 1, 2016, which resulted in the crash of a Progress MS-04 space freighter.

After Roscosmos officials visited the Voronezh Mechanical Factory on January 20, Factory Director Ivan Koptev resigned of his own free will over the unsatisfactory work and quality of the enterprise’s output.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 2017
Post by: B. Hendrickx on 04/05/2017 07:05 am

http://tass.com/science/939427

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NEW YORK, April 5. /TASS/. The next launch of the Proton-M carrier rocket is scheduled to take place on May 29, Roscosmos spokesman Igor Burenkov told TASS by phone from Colorado Springs, where he is taking part in a space conference.

"The works proceed according to the schedule," he said. ‘We plan to carry out the first launch of Proton on May 29, to put a US satellite into orbit."

Commenting on the recall of the Proton engines, the official described it as an "unprecedented matter."
"We stick to the policy of transparency," he said. "It’s not about certain flaws found in those engines. We simply had some concerns that some of them may be flawed," he said.

The Russian version of the TASS report says a total of seven Proton launches are planned for this year, both for Roscosmos and for commercial customers.


Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 2017
Post by: Phillip Clark on 04/05/2017 07:17 am
http://tass.com/science/939427
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NEW YORK, April 5. /TASS/. The next launch of the Proton-M carrier rocket is scheduled to take place on May 29, Roscosmos spokesman Igor Burenkov told TASS by phone from Colorado Springs, where he is taking part in a space conference.
"The works proceed according to the schedule," he said. ‘We plan to carry out the first launch of Proton on May 29, to put a US satellite into orbit."
Commenting on the recall of the Proton engines, the official described it as an "unprecedented matter."
"We stick to the policy of transparency," he said. "It’s not about certain flaws found in those engines. We simply had some concerns that some of them may be flawed," he said.
The Russian version of the TASS report says a total of seven Proton launches are planned for this year, both for Roscosmos and for commercial customers.

I note that they say "May 29" without specifying the year ..............
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 2017
Post by: Salo on 04/05/2017 10:05 am
http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3261982
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/28/2017 07:03 pm
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On track for launch: LV for the EchoStar XXI mission on its way to Baikonur its launch in May. @EchoStar, @sslmda, @ilslaunch, #EchoStarXXI

https://twitter.com/krosemonaghan/status/858001534415720452 (https://twitter.com/krosemonaghan/status/858001534415720452)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/06/2017 06:39 pm
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The train w/EchoStar XXI LV arrived in Baikonur at 2:10 pm today for the integration of the LV w/ the SC. #EchoStarXXI, @EchoStar, @sslmda

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/860920867479592960 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/860920867479592960)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/08/2017 02:17 pm
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Photos of the @EchoStar XXI launch vehicle arriving at the #Baikonur #Cosmodrome over the weekend. @sslmda #rocket

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/861583387169099776 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/861583387169099776)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: russianhalo117 on 05/08/2017 09:30 pm
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On track for launch: LV for the EchoStar XXI mission on its way to Baikonur its launch in May. @EchoStar, @sslmda, @ilslaunch, #EchoStarXXI

https://twitter.com/krosemonaghan/status/858001534415720452 (https://twitter.com/krosemonaghan/status/858001534415720452)
the linked picture is transport containers of Angara family not Proton
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: Danderman on 05/09/2017 04:14 am
The earlier photos showed rail containers that were painted green, so either the containers in Baikonur have rusted out, or they are different.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/14/2017 02:21 pm
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Moving forward: The Breeze M engine was moved to the fueling area today in Baikonur in prep for the @EchoStar XXI launch this month. @sslmda

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/863758215980494848 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/863758215980494848)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 05/15/2017 05:05 pm
Hmm.......looking at posts from people involved in the Proton on NK it seems that the May 29 date was already long out of of the window as the team is slow to pick up work - current pointers are at around June 6-15 but even that might not stick.  ::)

http://novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/forum/messages/forum14/topic14042/message1645421/#message1645421 (http://novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/forum/messages/forum14/topic14042/message1645421/#message1645421)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - May 29, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/23/2017 02:54 am
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Launch of @EchoStar 21 S-band sat for Europe mobile comms on @ILSLaunch Proton rocket set for 'end of 1st wk of June:' ILS's Thomas Carroll

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/866829507449069569 (https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/866829507449069569)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 1 / 7, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/27/2017 03:40 pm
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Busy Day at Baikonur: The Spacecraft has been moved to Hall 101. @EchoStar @sslmda #EchoStarXXI #rocket #launch #Baikonur #satellite

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/868483981800591360 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/868483981800591360)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 1 / 7, 2017
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/27/2017 03:45 pm
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More Pics from Baikonur: The Spacecraft is now in Hall 101. @EchoStar @sslmda #EchoStarXXI #rocket #launch #Baikonur #satellite

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/868485061540184064 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/868485061540184064)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 5 / 7, 2017
Post by: owais.usmani on 05/29/2017 05:45 am
That is one monster satellite  :o
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 5 / 7, 2017
Post by: Alter Sachse on 05/29/2017 06:02 am
That is one monster satellite  :o
With 6871 kg the heaviest EchoStar-satellite until now
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Satori on 05/30/2017 02:16 pm
EchoStar 21 launch is scheduled for June 8 at 03:45:00 UTC:
https://www.roscosmos.ru/23593/

Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/30/2017 04:29 pm
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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch

Photos of the Spacecraft as it is attached to the Tilter: http://bit.ly/2rjA4on  @EchoStar @sslmda #EchoStarXXI #satellite

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/869570366250909697 (https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/869570366250909697)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/30/2017 05:31 pm
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Photos from the PLF encapsulation. The Proton carrying #EchoStarXXI is scheduled to launch on June 8. @EchoStar @sslmda #satellite #launch

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/869603414489128960 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/869603414489128960)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: input~2 on 06/02/2017 01:26 pm
J2852/17 -  ATS RTE SEGMENTS CLSD: B206 ARNUL - AKTAS, G489 TELRU - AKTAS. SFC - UNL, 08 09 0340-0445, 10 11 0335-0435, 08 JUN 03:40 2017 UNTIL 11 JUN 04:35 2017. CREATED: 01 JUN 13:42 2017

Confirming a planned launch time of 03:45 UTC
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/02/2017 03:56 pm
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Great job by the team in Baikonur. The AU has been transported to Hall 111. @EchoStar @sslmda #EchoStarXXI #satellite #baikonur #rocket

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/870649632774381568 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/870649632774381568)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: input~2 on 06/03/2017 08:39 am
MEDIA ADVISORY: ILS PROTON TO LAUNCH ECHOSTAR XXI

Payload:                                 
EchoStar XXI communications satellite
SSL 1300
Separated spacecraft mass: Approx. 6,900 kg (15,100 lbs.)

Launch Vehicle:                      Proton Breeze M
                                                705,000 kg (1,554,000 lbs), including payload         
                                                58.2 m (191 ft)

Launch Date:                          June 8, 2017

Launch Time:                         
9:45:47  Baikonur
03:45:47 UTC
23:45:47 Reston (June 7)       
21:45:47 Denver (June 7)
20:45:47 Palo Alto (June 7)

Launch Site:                            Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
                                                Launch Pad 24

Launch Customer:                  EchoStar, Englewood, Co.

End User:                                EchoStar Mobile Limited

Satellite Manufacturer:            SSL, Palo Alto, Ca.

Launch Vehicle                       Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center,
Manufacturer:                          Moscow

Launch Services                     
Provider:                                  International Launch Services, Reston, Va.


Satellite Use:                         
EchoStar XXI is a state-of-the-art S-band satellite designed to
provide mobile connectivity throughout Europe. The spacecraft, based on SSL’s 1300 bus, will be located at the 10.25° East orbital slot. EchoStar subsidiary EchoStar Mobile Limited,  an EU-wide licensee for an integrated mobile satellite service  network with a complementary ground component, will utilize  a portion of the capacity on EchoStar XXI to provision its next- generation, all IP-enabled mobile communications network.
                                               
Satellite Statistics:                 
 __ S-Band mobile user link and Ka-Band gateway link
__Orbital location: 10.25 degrees East
__Anticipated service life: 15 years

Mission Profile:                       
The Proton M launch vehicle, utilizing a 5-burn Breeze M mission design, will lift off from Pad 24 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with the  EchoStar XXI 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
EchoStar XXI 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 nearly circular parking orbit, then to an intermediate orbit, followed by a transfer
orbit, and finally to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Separation of the EchoStar XXI satellite is scheduled to occur approximately 9 hours, 13 minutes after liftoff.

Target Orbit                            Apogee: 35786 km (22,236 miles)
at Separation:                         Perigee:  2300 km (1429 miles)
Inclination: 30.5 degrees

Spacecraft Separation:           Approximately 9 hours, 13 minutes after liftoff

ILS Mission Statistics:             __94th ILS Proton launch
__412th Proton launch overall
                                                __1st ILS Proton launch of 2017
                                                __6th EchoStar Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
                                                __29th SSL satellite launched on a Proton


Live Broadcast:                       ILS ECHOSTAR XXI LIVE LAUNCH BROADCAST
Begins at 11:30 PM ET, June 7
Launch is at 11:45 pm ET, June 7
Broadcast ends at 12:15 AM ET, June 8

Live webcast at http://echostarxxi.imgondemand.com/ will begin approximately 30 minutes before liftoff.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/03/2017 05:59 pm
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More photos of the AU being transported to Hall 111. Launch is on June 8! bit.ly/2sBI2qh @EchoStar @sslmda #EchoStarXXI

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871061992815153152 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871061992815153152)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/04/2017 05:21 pm
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#Roscosmos gives "GO" to #Proton rocket rollout to launch pad in preparation for the return-to-flight mission with #EchoStar21 satellite

https://twitter.com/russianspaceweb/status/871397740374249472 (https://twitter.com/russianspaceweb/status/871397740374249472)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Artyom. on 06/05/2017 07:29 am
Proton-M was transported to the launch pad today - https://www.roscosmos.ru/23620/
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Artyom. on 06/05/2017 12:01 pm
Video of the roll-out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP45hO3TmRc
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/05/2017 04:15 pm
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Photos of the PLF with the external thermal installation shroud. @EchoStar @sslmda

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871745091559411713 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871745091559411713)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: input~2 on 06/05/2017 04:32 pm
K3335/17 -  ATS ROUTE SEGMENTS CLSD: 1.A113 TIROK - GISIR FM 20KM TO 65KM 2.B822 LUGER - BETIK FM 35KM TO 85KM SFC/UNL. JUN 08 09 0335-0425, JUN 10 11 0330-0420, 08 JUN 03:35 2017 UNTIL 11 JUN 04:20 2017. CREATED: 04 JUN 10:05 2017
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: input~2 on 06/05/2017 04:45 pm
Mission overview has been published by ILS
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/05/2017 05:35 pm
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Photos of the Integrated Launch Vehicle. @EchoStar @sslmda #EchoStarXXI #Proton #satellite #launch

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871776836237316096 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871776836237316096)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/05/2017 05:39 pm
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Getting the ILV ready for the launch pad. @EchoStar @sslmda #EchoStarXXI #Proton #satellite #launch #Baikonur

https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871779270967820288 (https://twitter.com/ilslaunch/status/871779270967820288)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/06/2017 02:11 pm
Some nice Proton closer shots:

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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch 53s54 seconds ago

More photos of the #Proton with the #EchoStarXXI satellite before rollout to Pad 24. @EchoStar @sslmda #satellite #baikonur #launch

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872092088804020224 (https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872092088804020224)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: sts9 on 06/06/2017 03:35 pm
Rollout Shots
https://www.flickr.com/photos/roscosmos/albums/72157681785757942
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Targeteer on 06/06/2017 09:58 pm
Video of the roll-out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP45hO3TmRc

Can someone explain the function of that connector/umbilical shown extending into position at the base of the rocket?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: russianhalo117 on 06/06/2017 10:13 pm
Video of the roll-out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP45hO3TmRc

Can someone explain the function of that connector/umbilical shown extending into position at the base of the rocket?
It is all of the Propellant, data and power connections for the whole rocket minus propellant for upper stages.
http://www.russianspaceweb.com/baikonur_proton_tech.html

Breeze-M Fueling is via Site 91A (11G141) and Site 92A-50.
Blok-DM is fueled via the pad/service tower.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/07/2017 01:16 pm
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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch 14s15 seconds ago

It’s Launch Day for #EchoStarXXI! Live webcast starting at 11:30 pm EST / 3:30 am GMT TODAY. Link: http://bit.ly/2scIsH1  @EchoStar @sslmda

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872441686701559811 (https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872441686701559811)

Edit to add:

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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch 24m24 minutes ago

CORRECTION: 3:30 am GMT on JUNE 8.

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872463510235688961 (https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872463510235688961)

 :-[ :D
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/07/2017 03:09 pm
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ILS‏ @ILSLaunch 19m19 minutes ago

More photos of #EchoStarXXI! Live webcast at 11:30 pm EST TODAY/3:30 am GMT June 8. Link: http://bit.ly/2scIsH1  @EchoStar @sslmda

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872465188364201985 (https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872465188364201985)
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 06/07/2017 03:47 pm
Moved for live coverage!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: LouScheffer on 06/07/2017 06:12 pm
Mission overview has been published by ILS
About 1780 m/s to GEO.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: William Graham on 06/07/2017 06:20 pm
Tomorrow's launch will end the longest gap between two launches in Proton's history, less than four hours short of 364 days. A 24-hour scrub and it would be a year to the day since Proton's last flight.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: russianhalo117 on 06/07/2017 06:25 pm
Tomorrow's launch will end the longest gap between two launches in Proton's history, less than four hours short of 364 days. A 24-hour scrub and it would be a year to the day since Proton's last flight.
actually of any version of orbital Proton and suborbital UR-500 launches
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: William Graham on 06/07/2017 06:32 pm
Tomorrow's launch will end the longest gap between two launches in Proton's history, less than four hours short of 364 days. A 24-hour scrub and it would be a year to the day since Proton's last flight.
actually of any version of orbital Proton and suborbital UR-500 launches

Although it was designed as a missile, UR-500 never flew suborbitally - aside from a failed orbital launch attempt. The only (intentional) suborbital Proton launch was a Proton-K in 1970, launched as a test flight after the rocket had scored nine failures in its eleven previous launches.

The longest gap previously was between the final UR-500 and the first Proton-K, 247 days apart.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 12:26 am
Article:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/06/ils-proton-m-echostar-xxi/
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: vapour_nudge on 06/08/2017 01:12 am
It appears this is a Phase IV Proton variant according to posts up thread. Does anyone know what improvements were made? I've always been impressed at how the Proton just looks so grunty.
The article doesn't mention the upgrades. I was wondering with the shear mass of this payload and the fact the launch is using the latest Proton upgrades, perhaps the fixes that came out of the accident investigation may have incurred a slight performance loss which could have contributed to the delay? Happy to be shot down on this
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Targeteer on 06/08/2017 02:16 am
DISH network is carrying the launch live on channels 84/85 starting at 11:30PM
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:17 am
Youtube link for webcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEPoSLnzTMU
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:24 am
We've got a picture on the TV!

http://www.russian.space/306/
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:33 am
Tower rollback has begun.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:35 am
There's someone walking near the base of the rocket.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:36 am
T-1 hour 10 minutes. Walkways are being retracted.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:38 am
View of the vehicle and ground crew.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:40 am
Good view of the flame trenches.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:41 am
T-1 hour 5 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:42 am
Some nice views of the vehicle.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:46 am
T-1 hour.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:50 am
Roscosmos now showing the roll out video.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:51 am
T-55 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 02:56 am
T-50 minutes. Back live.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:01 am
T-45 minutes. Talking about Proton.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:06 am
T-40 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:11 am
T-34 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:15 am
T-30 minutes. New link for ILS webcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItJpNEZDSUI
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:18 am
Waiting on ILS webcast.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:21 am
T-25 minutes. Roscosmos showing the rollout video again.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:24 am
T-20 minutes. Back live. ILS should be starting in about 5 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:30 am
T-15 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:31 am
Off we go.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:31 am
ILS webcast has started.

OK, now its T-15 minutes!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:32 am
Jennifer is back.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:33 am
Our hosts. All systems are go for launch.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:35 am
T-12 minutes. Showing launch animation.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:36 am
T-10 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:37 am
T-9 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:38 am
Mission profile:
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:38 am
T-8 minutes. Roscosmos is still showing the proton video!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:39 am
T-7 minutes. Showing Echostar XXI video.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:40 am
T-6 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:40 am
Passenger
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:41 am
T-5  minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:42 am
T-4 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:43 am
T-3 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:44 am
T-2 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:44 am
T-90 seconds.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:45 am
T-1 minute. Go for launch.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:46 am
Liftoff!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:47 am
LAUNCH!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:47 am
T+1 minute.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:48 am
Staging 1-2.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:49 am
T+2 minutes. Confirmation of second stage ignition and first stage separation.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:50 am
T+2 minutes 40 seconds. ILS showing another promo.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:51 am
T+4 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:52 am
There's 2-3 and the Payload fairing. ILS showing pre-launch photos.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:52 am
T+5  minutes. Second stage separation and fairing separation.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:53 am
T+6 minutes 6 seconds.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:54 am
T+7 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: northenarc on 06/08/2017 03:55 am
 I'm only getting a stuttering feed from russian.space
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:55 am
HA! ;D
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:56 am
T+8 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:56 am
T+9 minutes 27 seconds.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:57 am
T+10 minutes 3 seconds. Third stage separation.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:58 am
Roscosmos has gone back to the pad.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 03:58 am
On to the Breeze-M
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 03:59 am
Confirmation of Briz-M ignition.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 04:01 am
Animation of Briz-M ignition.

T+15 minutes. Cutoff should be in the next minute.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 04:03 am
"There were a few bumps along the way" - ILS manager.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 04:03 am
According to the press kit, cutoff should have happened by now.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 04:05 am
The progress bar is stuck at Briz-M ignition.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 04:06 am
Progress bar showing Briz-M cutoff!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 04:06 am
First burn complete.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 04:07 am
Confirmation of Briz-M cutoff. Telemetry reports showing all is going to plan.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 04:07 am
End of broadcast. ILS updates from now on. Thanks again to Steven! :)
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 04:11 am
Launch replay and end of ILS webcast. Next event is Briz-M second ignition at T+1:07:24 (4:52:24 UTC).
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: northenarc on 06/08/2017 04:12 am
 Thanks for coverage Chris and Steven, I was having trouble getting good feeds for some reason. I'll hold the applause until Briz-M has done its job, but Proton seemed to be looking good.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 04:22 am
Thanks for coverage Chris and Steven, I was having trouble getting good feeds for some reason.

Thanks. Youtube was smooth, but the Russian feed was stop and go for me as well. Would be nice if Roscosmos set up a Youtube live channel like NASA.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: russianhalo117 on 06/08/2017 04:31 am
Thanks for coverage Chris and Steven, I was having trouble getting good feeds for some reason.

Thanks. Youtube was smooth, but the Russian feed was stop and go for me as well. Would be nice if Roscosmos set up a Youtube live channel like NASA.
they have one but streams are set private/unlisted.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 05:07 am
The second burn should be happening now. Cutoff should be in about three minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 05:20 am
Confirmation that the second burn was successful.

#EchoStarXXI 2nd main engine burn completed successfully. Next update in 2.25 hours. http://bit.ly/2guVHxc

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872684422608367616
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 07:14 am
The third burn should be starting now at 7:12:59 UTC and last for 9 minutes 37 seconds.

APT Jettison occurs 50 seconds later at 7:23:26 UTC.

The fourth burn begins 1 minute 35 seconds later at 7:25:01 UTC and ends 7 minutes 52 seconds later at 7:32:53 UTC.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Artyom. on 06/08/2017 07:15 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV2F8QCdS50
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Artyom. on 06/08/2017 07:16 am
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Artyom. on 06/08/2017 07:16 am
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Artyom. on 06/08/2017 07:18 am
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 07:53 am
Its been 20 minutes since the fourth burn should have ended. No word from ILS yet.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 07:59 am
OK, good news! I was getting worried.

#EchoStarXXI 3rd & 4th main engine burns completed successfully. Next update in 5 hours. http://bit.ly/2guVHxc

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872724447089872897
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 08:03 am
Here's the schedule for the last burn. Fifth ignition is at 12:37:58 UTC for 4 minutes 26 seconds. Separation occurs 15 minutes 36 seconds later at 12:58 UTC.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: fs10inator on 06/08/2017 10:17 am
I'll also be waiting for the final burn. ETA about 3 1/4 hours from now.
Hope you don't mind my STK depiction of the resultant orbit.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 12:38 pm
The fifth burn should be starting now.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: fs10inator on 06/08/2017 12:39 pm
We are now in Briz-M MES5
The final burn of the mission will reduce the inclination from 49.1° to 30.5°.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 12:59 pm
The spacecraft should be separating from Briz-M about now.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/08/2017 01:01 pm
Mission success!

#EchoStarXXI Spacecraft Separation!

https://twitter.com/ILSLaunch/status/872800527746306050

Congratulations to ILS and EchoStar for the successful launch and return to flight of Proton!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: fs10inator on 06/08/2017 01:01 pm
Spacecraft Separation
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: eeergo on 06/08/2017 01:03 pm
Congratulations to Echostar for finally getting their bird in orbit, and especially to Khrunichev and Voronezh for -apparently- ironing out some entrenched goblins in their vehicles with a (very) long-awaited successful return to flight!

It appears this is a Phase IV Proton variant according to posts up thread. Does anyone know what improvements were made? I've always been impressed at how the Proton just looks so grunty.
The article doesn't mention the upgrades. I was wondering with the shear mass of this payload and the fact the launch is using the latest Proton upgrades, perhaps the fixes that came out of the accident investigation may have incurred a slight performance loss which could have contributed to the delay? Happy to be shot down on this

According to SpaceFlight101's article on Intelsat 31's launch:

Quote
The Phase IV Proton uses a composite second stage forward bay, new five-axis milling techniques to reduce tolerances on the second stage and decrease the overall mass of the launcher. The third stage switched the metal alloy from which its tanks are manufactured and also features a composite instrument bay. Modifications of the Briz-M include weight reduction on the Telemetry System and an improved composite overwrapped pressure vessel tank design in the high-pressure section of the propulsion system. The Phase IV payload fairing uses optimized composite shell technology.


These changes are unrelated to the engine failure on last year's flight, so it's unlikely Phase IV upgrades and the quality control fixes (mainly related to the replacement of the solder joints in the gas generators) are related, even if the latter ones have meant performance losses (which they shouldn't have by themselves).
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Beittil on 06/08/2017 01:12 pm
... pictures ...

My favorite rocket is back in action :D Sorry Falcon 9, but Proton is an order of magnitude more sexy in my eyes! *runs*

When I see an image like this... https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=38738.0;attach=1432034;image

<3
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 01:13 pm
Welcome back Proton-M!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Kosmos2001 on 06/08/2017 01:29 pm
Good old rockers never die.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: ZachS09 on 06/08/2017 01:42 pm
Congrats to ILS and EchoStar on completing what has been the most-anticipated communications satellite launch this decade.

I'm relieved to see this one finally get off the ground.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/08/2017 02:03 pm
Quote
ILS PROTON SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES THE ECHOSTAR XXI SATELLITE: Heaviest Satellite Launched on Proton Breeze M; 94th Proton Breeze M Mission

BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan, June 8, 2017 – International Launch Services (ILS), a leading launch services provider for the global commercial satellite industry, successfully delivered the EchoStar XXI satellite into orbit today on an ILS Proton for EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS). EchoStar is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

The ILS Proton launched from Pad 24 within the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 9:45 AM local time today (03:45 GMT, 11:45 PM ET on June 7) with the EchoStar XXI satellite on board. The first three stages of the Proton Breeze M utilized a standard ascent profile to place the orbital unit (Breeze M upper stage and the EchoStar XXI satellite) into a suborbital trajectory. Then, the Breeze M performed planned mission maneuvers to advance the orbital unit first to a nearly circular parking orbit, then to an intermediate orbit, followed by a transfer orbit, then finally to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Separation of the EchoStar XXI satellite occurred at approximately 9 hours and 13 minutes after lift-off.

This was the 413th launch for Proton since the inaugural flight in July 1965, and the 94th ILS Proton launch executed. The Proton Breeze M launch vehicle was developed and built by Khrunichev Space Center of Moscow, one of the pillars of the Russian Space industry and majority shareholder in ILS. EchoStar XXI, weighing nearly 9 metric tons, is the heaviest satellite launched by ILS Proton to date.

EchoStar XXI was manufactured by SSL utilizing their space-proven 1300 platform. EchoStar XXI is a state-of-the-art S-band satellite designed to provide mobile connectivity throughout Europe to be located at the 10.25° East orbital slot. EchoStar subsidiary EchoStar Mobile Limited, an EU-wide licensee for an integrated mobile satellite service network with a complementary ground component, will utilize a portion of the capacity on EchoStar XXI to provision its next-generation, all IP-enabled mobile communications network. This 29th SSL satellite launched on Proton also features a large unfurlable reflector to provide the high performance levels required for mobile services.

“We have been honored to have served EchoStar for nearly 20 years now, dating back to the launch of the EchoStar IV satellite on Proton in 1998. The ILS team is very proud to have played a role in the expansion of the EchoStar satellite fleet and enabling connectivity across Europe, with the successful launch of EchoStar XXI. Our sincere thanks to all of the EchoStar XXI team members who played a vital role in the success of this mission,” said Kirk Pysher, President of ILS.”

"The launch of EchoStar XXI is a major milestone in the continued expansion of our satellite fleet," said Anders Johnson, executive director of EchoStar Mobile and president of EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. "EchoStar XXI will provide capacity to EchoStar Mobile for commercial wholesalers with a new, advanced network for reliable, IP-based MSS voice and data services in Europe. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of all of the team members from EchoStar, SSL, ILS and Khrunichev, who played a role in the successful launch of EchoStar XXI.”

http://www.ilslaunch.com/newsroom/news-releases/ils-proton-successfully-launches-echostar-xxi-satellite-heaviest-satellite-la (http://www.ilslaunch.com/newsroom/news-releases/ils-proton-successfully-launches-echostar-xxi-satellite-heaviest-satellite-la)
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/08/2017 02:05 pm
A couple of launch photos from ILS
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Wolfram66 on 06/08/2017 02:20 pm
IWIK if Proton would benefit from an Aerospike in the center of first stage?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 02:29 pm
I think my e-mail client has forgotten about Proton-M during this standdown ;)
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/08/2017 02:58 pm
Quote
Peter B. de Selding‏ @pbdes 44s44 seconds ago

Manufacturer @sslmda says EchoStar 21 sat healthy in orbit, sending signals. Mission success for @ILSLaunch Proton after 12-month down time.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/872829826322792452 (https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/872829826322792452)
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Star One on 06/08/2017 03:44 pm
Congratulations to the old stagers return to flight.

What's up next for Proton?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: eeergo on 06/08/2017 03:56 pm
Blagovest 1 (nº11L), the Defense comsat, should be up next: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=38014.msg1403427 A firmer launch date should be upcoming after this success.

For ILS, Amazonas-5 appears to be the next manifested satellite, currently penciled in for August.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Star One on 06/08/2017 03:59 pm
Blagovest 1 (nº11L), the Defense comsat, should be up next: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=38014.msg1403427 A firmer launch date should be upcoming after this success.

For ILS, Amazonas-5 appears to be the next manifested satellite, currently penciled in for August.

Thanks for those.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/08/2017 05:29 pm
Quote
.@sslmda confirms #EchoStarXXI is performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan.

https://twitter.com/chenry_sn/status/872866668657225728 (https://twitter.com/chenry_sn/status/872866668657225728)
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/08/2017 05:44 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 8, 2017

SSL built satellite for EchoStar begins post-launch maneuvers according to plan

EchoStar XXI to Provide Mobile Satellite Capacity for Europe

Palo Alto, CA – Space Systems Loral (SSL), a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, today announced that the EchoStar XXI satellite, designed and built for EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), was launched yesterday 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). The satellite, which will be used by EchoStar’s subsidiary, EchoStar Mobile Limited, for mobile voice and data communications services in Europe, will begin thruster firings tomorrow to navigate to its final geosynchronous orbital slot. SSL is a subsidiary of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a global communications and information company.

“I would like to thank EchoStar, ILS and the SSL engineers and technicians whose patience, commitment, and teamwork helped make the EchoStar XXI launch a success,” said John Celli, president of SSL. “EchoStar and SSL have worked together for many years and both of our companies share a focus on providing reliable and innovative solutions to our customers. We are very pleased that EchoStar XXI is launched and performing as planned.”

EchoStar XXI is an S-band satellite for next generation Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) that will be located at 10.25° East. It features a large unfurlable reflector that will deploy after the satellite is on station. Based on the SSL 1300 platform, the satellite is designed to provide service for 15 years or more.

EchoStar Mobile will utilize a portion of EchoStar XXI’s capacity to provide mobile satellite services (MSS) capacity throughout the European Union. EchoStar Mobile is an EU-wide licensee for an integrated mobile satellite service network with a complementary ground component.

“EchoStar XXI will provide commercial wholesalers with a new, advanced network for reliable, IP-based MSS voice and data services in Europe,” said Anders Johnson, executive director of EchoStar Mobile and president of EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. “SSL has been a trusted and innovative partner in the expansion of our highly advanced satellite fleet.”

SSL has built more than a dozen satellites for EchoStar and its affiliates, including the world’s highest capacity broadband satellite, EchoStar XIX, which was successfully launched in 2016. SSL-built EchoStar XXIII was successfully launched in March 2017 and is providing service according to plan.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

About EchoStar Mobile Limited

EchoStar Mobile Limited, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corp., is a mobile operator providing connectivity across Europe. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, EchoStar Mobile provides access to a hybrid satellite and terrestrial network enabling enhanced mobile voice and data communications for businesses, government agencies and consumers. For more information, visit echostarmobile.com.

About SSL

Space Systems Loral (SSL) is a leading provider of commercial satellites with broad expertise to support satellite operators and innovative space related missions. The company designs and manufactures spacecraft for services such as direct-to-home television, video content distribution, broadband internet, mobile communications, and Earth observation. As a Silicon Valley innovator for 60 years, SSL’s advanced product line also includes state-of-the-art small satellites, and sophisticated robotics and automation solutions for remote operations.  For more information, visit www.sslmda.com.

About SSL MDA Holdings

SSL is a subsidiary of SSL MDA Holdings, Inc., which is based in San Francisco, CA.  SSL MDA Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) and serves as the operating company for all MDA business.

About MDA

MDA is a global communications and information company providing operational solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide.

MDA’s business is focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, primarily in the Communications sector and the Surveillance and Intelligence sector. In addition, the Company conducts a significant amount of advanced technology development.

MDA’s established global customer base is served by more than 4,800 employees operating from 15 locations in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

The Company’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “MDA.”

Related Websites

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Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: owais.usmani on 06/08/2017 06:51 pm
Does anybody has the YouTube URL of the Russian / Roscosmos webcast?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: HVM on 06/08/2017 06:59 pm
Does any has the YouTube URL of the Russian / Roscosmos webcast?

https://youtu.be/8Hq2Y86M1c8 (https://youtu.be/8Hq2Y86M1c8) ?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: input~2 on 06/08/2017 07:44 pm
Object 2017-032A/42749 was cataloged before the 5th Briz-M firing in the following orbit:
415 x 35911 km x 49.04°
(to be compared with 436 x 35807 km x 49.1° in the brochure)
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Alter Sachse on 07/15/2017 05:21 pm
launch time was 03:45:47.008
http://novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/forum/messages/forum14/topic14042/message1661829/#message1661829
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Stan Black on 08/18/2017 11:29 am
Video of the roll-out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP45hO3TmRc

Serial number 6305390139?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/29/2017 12:05 pm
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In-orbit Testing of the EchoStar XXI Satellite Successfully Completed
August 29, 2017

New Satellite Will Enable Enhanced Mobile Connectivity for Europe

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and DUBLIN, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) today announced the successful completion of in-orbit testing and handover of the EchoStar XXI satellite from manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) to EchoStar's satellite operations team who manages flight operations via EchoStar XXI's primary satellite earth station located in Griesheim, Germany and a secondary station in Rambouillet, France.

Located at the geosynchronous orbital location of 10.25° East longitude, EchoStar XXI carries a state-of-the-art S-band Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) payload that will enable EchoStar subsidiary EchoStar Mobile Limited, with commercial operations headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, to provide mobile connectivity for small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and government agencies throughout Europe.

"We are pleased to announce that EchoStar XXI has passed several critical milestones since launch, including successful deployment of the 18-meter reflector and completion of in orbit testing," said Anders Johnson, executive director of EchoStar Mobile Limited and president of EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. "The capacity that EchoStar XXI will provide to the EchoStar Mobile satellite-based network will enable reliable, IP-based MSS connectivity for voice and data throughout Europe, including all 28 members of the European Union."

With the completion of in-orbit testing of the satellite, EchoStar Mobile and EchoStar-subsidiary Hughes Network Systems Europe have begun the process of end-to-end integration of the satellite and terrestrial network. EchoStar Mobile is scheduled to launch commercial services across the European Union upon completion of this integration, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2017. As previously announced, EchoStar Mobile services will be provided in association with partners, including European-wide distribution provided by U.K.-based Bentley Walker.

EchoStar XXI was launched on an ILS Proton Breeze M launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan on June 8, 2017 at 06:45 AM local time (June 7 at 11:45 PM EDT time). With the launch of EchoStar XXI, the EchoStar fleet now numbers 26 owned, leased and managed satellites.

http://ir.echostar.com/news-releases/news-release-details/orbit-testing-echostar-xxi-satellite-successfully-completed
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Stan Black on 09/11/2017 06:10 pm
93701/99570 Intelsat 31
93702/99571 EchoStar 21
93703/99572 AsiaSat 9

Hang on… is Anik trying to tell us this was rocket 93561, with set 68?

Hmm, I thought that was obvious if you compare it with a long number of 93560...
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Alter Sachse on 09/11/2017 06:28 pm
May be that 702 and 703 have returned to the factory ?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Alter Sachse on 09/11/2017 08:20 pm
May be that 702 and 703 have returned to the factory?

There were not at Baikonur.
They are still on the ground...
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Stan Black on 09/11/2017 08:25 pm
This was a heavy Proton-M Briz-M payload? Was it correct that it was to have gone up on a phase IV, but then after a delay they apparently used a phase III?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Alter Sachse on 09/11/2017 08:36 pm
I thought the satellite is too heavy for phase III.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M - EchoStar XXI - June 8, 2017 (03:45 UTC)
Post by: Alter Sachse on 09/13/2017 09:41 am
Video of the roll-out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP45hO3TmRc

Serial number 6305390139?
according to our forum "Russian serial numbers" 6305390139 53561