The launch is planned at 20:04 UTC on September 7th.
http://www.russianspaceweb.com/luch5a.html"In May 2012, Luch-5B went through thermal and vacuum test and its launch was scheduled for Aug. 30, 2012. By that time, Luch-5B was assigned a position at 16 degrees West longitude, where it was promised to provide communications with the ISS. As of March 2012, the launch was expected in July 2012, however by April, the mission slipped to the middle or end of August 2012. Before the end of May 2012, the launch was set for August 30, however around the same time, an official document indicated that the mission was scheduled for October."I'm trying to understand the communications system, and what & when it will give more to the ISS. Can you point in the right direction?Found this in the launch schedule 2014 first quarter – KazSat-3, Luch-5V – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur. Do we need the Luch-5V before the communication system works?
Quote from: Prober on 08/02/2012 03:56 pmhttp://www.russianspaceweb.com/luch5a.html"In May 2012, Luch-5B went through thermal and vacuum test and its launch was scheduled for Aug. 30, 2012. By that time, Luch-5B was assigned a position at 16 degrees West longitude, where it was promised to provide communications with the ISS. As of March 2012, the launch was expected in July 2012, however by April, the mission slipped to the middle or end of August 2012. Before the end of May 2012, the launch was set for August 30, however around the same time, an official document indicated that the mission was scheduled for October."I'm trying to understand the communications system, and what & when it will give more to the ISS. Can you point in the right direction?Found this in the launch schedule 2014 first quarter – KazSat-3, Luch-5V – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur. Do we need the Luch-5V before the communication system works?The network should be viable with just the first two Luches Luchii Luch.
Quote from: Danderman on 08/02/2012 06:25 pmThe network should be viable with just the first two Luches Luchii Luch. This network will give Soyuz no drop in communications?
The network should be viable with just the first two Luches Luchii Luch.
Do we have pics yet of the Luch-5B?Luch-5B is considered "national" for Russia or Military?