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International Space Flight (ESA, Russia, China and others) => Russian Launchers - Soyuz, Progress and Uncrewed => Topic started by: anik on 11/09/2007 04:22 pm
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According to http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153430578 (in Russian), the launch of Proton-M rocket with Briz-M upper stage and Kosmos satellite from Baikonur cosmodrome is planned in the beginning of December...
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From Novosti kosmonavtiki website:
- The assembly of Proton-M rocket was performed during this week...
- Today specialists have begun preparation to pneumatic tests of rocket...
- The preparation of Kosmos satellite is continuing according to plan...
- In the beginning of next week the delivery of Briz-M upper stage is scheduled...
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Anik,
Looks like there was advance notice of this launch?
http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=161943
Message dated 5th October 2006 from Safronov Ivan
Measat used Briz-M 88518 which was loaned from MO
Geiser and Globus-1 still to launch
http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=172136
Stan
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I would guess, that the Kosmos is the Geizer (or Potok) relay satellite, which have always been launched under a Kosmos designator.
http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/potok.htm
Globus satellites were always named Raduga-1.
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I am repeating my thinking about this launch from Plan of Russian launches thread:
"On October 31st this (http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153429704) report informed that Proton rocket will launch Globus satellite in December...
On November 8th this (http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153430578) report informed that Kosmos satellite will be launched by Proton-M rocket with Briz-M upper stage in the beginning of December...
I think that this is the same military launch, i.e. Kosmos satellite is Globus satellite..."
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anik - 11/11/2007 1:45 PM
I am repeating my thinking about this launch from Plan of Russian launches thread:
"On October 31st this (http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153429704) report informed that Proton rocket will launch Globus satellite in December...
On November 8th this (http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153430578) report informed that Kosmos satellite will be launched by Proton-M rocket with Briz-M upper stage in the beginning of December...
I think that this is the same military launch, i.e. Kosmos satellite is Globus satellite..."
I think so. It is that or put it in museum along with the last Luch Altair. Last Raduga was also called Kosmos for a time.
Stan
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Obviously, according to http://www.spacenews.ru/spacenews/live/full_news.asp?id=22165 (in Russian), Briz-M upper stage for this launch has arrived aboard An-124-100 aircraft to cosmodrome today...
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Hey Anik, I found the photo of the Luch/Gelios-satellite (left side) in NPO-PMīs factory.
http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/content/numbers/229/31.shtml
Also I have another photo from this satellite next to an older Express-A-type-sat.
This was my idea about the Cosmos-payload, instead of the Raduga/Globus satellite, which was announced. ;-)
Soeren
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I was told the launch date is December 8th...
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According to http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153432894 (in Russian), the assembly of Kosmos satellite with adapter and Briz-M upper stage are performing today...
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http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/content/news.shtml
Tomorrow Proton-M rocket will be transported to fuelling station for fuelling low pressure tanks of Briz-M upper stage by propellants...
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http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153433147
The fuelling of low pressure tanks of Briz-M upper stage by propellants is performing today...
The rollout of Proton-M rocket with Briz-M upper stage and Kosmos satellite to the launch complex 81 is scheduled for December 5th...
The launch is planned at 00:16 UTC on December 9th...
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http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153433359
Proton-M rocket has been rolled out to the launch complex No. 81 today...
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Is this going from LC-81/23 or 24?
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GW_Simulations - 5/12/2007 11:54 AM
Is this going from LC-81/23 or 24?
From PU-24.
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Satori - 5/12/2007 6:01 PM
GW_Simulations - 5/12/2007 11:54 AM
Is this going from LC-81/23 or 24?
From PU-24.
Thanks.
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http://www.ln.mid.ru/ns-dvbr.nsf/a84cf38ed768735943256ccc003bcff1/a492492ee8db6818c32573aa00327027?OpenDocument
Spacecraft Launch Schedule of a Military Satellite
07-12-2007
"Information of the Defense Ministry Space Forces Headquarters on the scheduled launching of a military satellite:
Date: December 9, 2007
Launch Site: Baikonur
Craft/Object for Launch: Military SC
Rocket/Upper Stage:
Goal: In the interests of Russias Ministry of Defense
Note: Circular orbit with an inclination of 50-55 degrees"
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anik - 7/12/2007 7:38 PM
Note: Circular orbit with an inclination of 50-55 degrees"
Strange. That orbit won't suit either Globus or Geizer...
So what it it? Arkas?
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GW_Simulations - 7/12/2007 9:15 PM
anik - 7/12/2007 7:38 PM
Note: Circular orbit with an inclination of 50-55 degrees"
Strange. That orbit won't suit either Globus or Geizer...
So what it it? Arkas?
Or simply parking orbit for GEO launch.
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astropl - 7/12/2007 8:22 PM
GW_Simulations - 7/12/2007 9:15 PM
anik - 7/12/2007 7:38 PM
Note: Circular orbit with an inclination of 50-55 degrees"
Strange. That orbit won't suit either Globus or Geizer...
So what it it? Arkas?
Or simply parking orbit for GEO launch.
Possibly, but it does seem to imply that it is the final orbit.
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Does anyone know the serail number of the Proton?
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Images of rollout of Proton-M rocket are on http://www.itar-tass.com/level2.html?NewsID=12160861&PageNum=0
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Thanks for the pictures, Anik!
Soeren
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great!
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Upcoming Launches in Dec. 9
Proton-M / Kosmos 2434
Delta II / Cosmo Skymed 2
Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-122
Excellent!!
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jancarlobascu - 8/12/2007 7:29 PM
Upcoming Launches in Dec. 9
Proton-M / Kosmos 2434
Delta II / Cosmo Skymed 2
Space Shuttle Atlantis / STS-122
Excellent!!
And two Black Brant XIIs.
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Nice pictures, damn watermaks!
His there anyone here that is going to cover this launch? This is a military launch, but is there any idea about a possible launch profile?
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Satori - 8/12/2007 8:43 PM
His there anyone here that is going to cover this launch? This is a military launch, but is there any idea about a possible launch profile?
I'll keep an eye on things, but I'm giving the Delta most of my attention.
As for flight profile, most rumours are that this is a GSO launch, however the limited facts we have suggest LEO. We'll have to wait and see.
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If everything went well, there is a Proton-M flying right now in Baykonur... let's wait for news from the Cosmodrome...
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The scheduled T-0 has been and gone. Standing by for news.
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Launch confirmed by RIA-Novosti at http://www.rian.ru/technology/cosmos/20071209/91532252.html
According with the news about the launch published by RIA-Novosti, the new satellite should separete from the Briz-M at 0917UTC.
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That time would be consistent with a GTO launch.
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http://www.1tv.ru/owa/win/ort6_main.main?p_news_title_id=113495&p_news_razdel_id=4
Vladimir Popovkin (commander of Russian Space Forces): "This launch is performed according to the program of flight tests. We now proceed to new satellites. This satellite works in wider wave band, frequencies. It is intended for maintenance with communication of armed forces, other power departments, and also with the purpose of maintenance with communication in interests of social development of our country"
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Fragment of video of launch is here (http://www.1tv.ru/owa/win/ort6_videopage.main?sender=news&p_topic_id=113495&p_video_num=1&counter1_href=287212&counter2_href=id=268366;t=56) or better here (http://www.1tv.ru/owa/win/ort6_videopage.main?sender=news&p_topic_id=113509&p_video_num=1&counter1_href=287212&counter2_href=id=268366;t=56)...
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Russian RIA Novosti agency informs (http://www.rian.ru/technology/cosmos/20071209/91546698.html) Kosmos satellite has been separated from Briz-M upper stage on-time...
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Article and pictures : http://www.kosmonavtika.com/lancements/2007/09122007/09122007.html
(remark the new, smarter design of Kosmonavtika !)
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http://www.kosmonavtika.com/lancements/2007/09122007/09122007-7.jpg
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Roskosmos says the "new satellite" is "based on Raduga"...
http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=2657
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Thanks for the pictures, Nicolas! ;-)
Soeren
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Nicolas PILLET - 9/12/2007 8:44 PM
Roskosmos says the "new satellite" is "based on Raduga"...
http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=2657
Must be Globus then after all.
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Any info about the exact launch time in format 0016:XX.XXX?
Thanks!
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Spacecraft "Raduga-1M" systems are in stable operation
10.12.2007
http://www.npopm.com/?cid=news&nid=31
"A new communication satellite "Raduga-1M" developed and manufactured at Reshetnev NPO PM was launched on December 9, 2007 from Baikonur launch site.
The satellite was orbited with the "Proton-M" launcher and taken under control of the Ground Control Centre.
According to the preliminary telemetry data processed during the launch, the satellite was placed into orbit, the booster separated as planned. "Raduga-1M" configuration parts deployed.
The spacecraft "Raduga-1M" is equipped with the modern multi-transponder transmission equipment serviceable within centimetric- and decimeter-wave bands, which ensures communication with mobile stations including mountain hard-to-reach regions"
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More precision on this so-called "Radouga-1M" on Minoborony's website : http://www.mil.ru/info/1069/details/index.shtml?id=34870
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Skyrocket - 8/12/2007 5:05 AM
Does anyone know the serail number of the Proton?
53524
www.cosmoworld.ru/spaceencyclopedia/hotnews/launch_2007.xls
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The Cosmos 2434 satellite is now Raduga-1.