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International Space Flight (ESA, Russia, China and others) => Russian Launchers - Soyuz, Progress and Uncrewed => Topic started by: anik on 06/20/2008 03:48 pm
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The launch of Zenit-3SLB rocket with DM-SLB upper stage and MeaSat-3a satellite is planned on August 21st. There is possible the postponing of launch to the beginning of September (5th or 6th).
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MEASAT SECURES AUGUST LAUNCH FOR MEASAT-3a
http://www.measat.com/pdf/press/press_062408.pdf
"Kuala Lumpur, 24 June 2008 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. ("MEASAT"), a leading provider of satellite communication solutions to Asia-Pacific’s broadcasting and telecommunications industries and a wholly-owned subsidiary of MEASAT Global Berhad, announces that the MEASAT-3a satellite has secured a launch on 21 August 2008"
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According to Novosti kosmonavtiki forum, DM-SLB preparation in the integration building on site #254 of Baikonur cosmodrome has begun on June 28th, when the upper stage was unloaded from railcar and installed into the stand.
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http://kz-today.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153453646
The delivery of MeaSat-3a satellite to Baikonur cosmodrome is planned in the first half of July.
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According to http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=3761 MeaSat-3a satellite was delivered today to Baikonur cosmodrome by An-124 "Ruslan" aircraft.
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According to http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=3812 Zenit-3SLB delivered to Tyuratam railway station on 27th July.
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http://www.sea-launch.com/land-launch/mission_MEASAT-3a/current_launch_measat.htm
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Lenta.ru is referencing the Interfax report that during regular launch preparation activities crane hit the sollar array of MEASAT-1R sattelite. How serious is the damage and how much time would be required for repait is not clear. Additional checks of the integrity of the fuel tanks may be required since sattelite was already fueled for launch. Launch (which was planned for August 22) will most probably be postponed.
http://www.lenta.ru/news/2008/08/10/satellite/
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MEASAT-3a SATELLITE LAUNCH POSTPONED
http://www.measat.com/pdf/press/press_080810.pdf
"Kuala Lumpur, 10 August 2008 -- MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd (MEASAT) announced today that the launch of its latest spacecraft, MEASAT-3a, originally scheduled for 21 August 2008, had been postponed. The postponement was due to a technical issue at the launch site. The issue is currently being assessed by Orbital Sciences, the spacecraft's manufacturer, with preparations under way for the spacecraft to be returned to the Orbital facility in Dulles, US for repair.
"While unfortunate, our technical team is working closely with Orbital Sciences, Intelsat Corporation (the launch services provider), and SeaLaunch (Intelsat's subcontractor) to ascertain the most prudent approach to repair the spacecraft and prepare it for a revised launch date, which will be announced in due course." said Paul Brown-Kenyon, COO of MEASAT.
With 12 high powered C-band and 12 high powered Ku-Band transponders, MEASAT-3a has been designed to support the expansion of MEASAT's Direct to Home (DTH), Broadcasting and Telecommunications businesses. The postponement will have no impact on the services provide by the company to existing customers and no material impact on the company’s financial results for the current financial year"
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Presumably this means a long delay. Can Land Launch use this rocket to launch a different satellite (eg. Telstar 11N)?
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A rough start for Land Launch. First the off-target initial launch, now this.
- Ed Kyle
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Orbital Supporting MEASAT In Replanning Mission Schedule Following Accidental Damage To Spacecraft Caused By Launch Service Provider's Ground Support Equipment
(Dulles, VA 12 August 2008) – Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) is helping to support its customer, MEASAT Satellite Systems (MSE: MEASAT) in replanning the MEASAT 3a satellite mission following an accident that occurred over the weekend that damaged the spacecraft, the company stated today. While at the Baikonour, Kazakhstan launch site, an overhead crane operated by MEASAT’s launch service provider accidentally impacted the MEASAT 3a satellite.
A team of MEASAT and Orbital engineers are currently assessing the extent of the damage to determine the next course of action, which may result in the satellite being returned to Orbital’s satellite manufacturing facility for repair and retesting. Based on the findings of the damage assessment, which is expected to take several weeks, the MEASAT and Orbital team will also be replanning the launch schedule.
“We are working closely with our customer to do all that we can to assess the situation and recommend a course of action that will put the mission back on track in as little time as possible,” said Mr. Christopher Richmond, Senior Vice President and head of Orbital Commercial Communications satellite programs. “Orbital is working diligently with MEASAT to overcome this difficult situation and put the mission back on the path toward success.”
http://www.orbital.com/NewsInfo/release.asp?prid=663
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Rumour: due to the incident with damage of antenna on Baikonur cosmodrome Orbital Sciences Corporation, the manufacturer of spacecraft, wants to launch MeaSat-3a satellite on Ariane 5 ECA rocket, which has the free place in May - June 2009.
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Quotes from http://www.measat.com/satellite_91e_measat3a.html
"Launch Vehicle: Land Launch Zenit - 3SLB"
"Present Status: To be launched early 2009"
Also according to http://pda.rbc.ru/newsline/20080906173247.shtml the next launch of Zenit-3SLB rocket is planned in December 2008 - January 2009.
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Also according to http://pda.rbc.ru/newsline/20080906173247.shtml the next launch of Zenit-3SLB rocket is planned in December 2008 - January 2009
According to Novosti kosmonavtiki forum, this report was about Telstar 11N satellite.
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Also according to http://pda.rbc.ru/newsline/20080906173247.shtml the next launch of Zenit-3SLB rocket is planned in December 2008 - January 2009
According to Novosti kosmonavtiki forum, this report was about Telstar 11N satellite.
Could they use the same Zenit-3SLB rocket in Telstar 11N mission which was prepared for Measat 3A?
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Quote from http://www.russianspaceweb.com/2008.html#manifest
"By the beginning of October 2008, the satellite was drained of its toxic propellants and was going through decontamination and certification process to return it to the OSC factory in US"
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Quote from http://www.russianspaceweb.com/2009.html
"As of end of October 2008, the return to the US was scheduled for Nov. 6, 2008 with the launch from Baikonur in the Spring 2009"
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Quote from http://www.russianspaceweb.com/2009.html
"The shipment of the satellite from Baikonur did take place as scheduled on Nov. 6, 2008, and it safely arrived to the US a day later. The satellite was expected to be shipped to a decontamination facility in New Mexico before returning to the manufacturing plant for repair. At the time, it was scheduled to return to Baikonur in March 2009".
The launch is scheduled in April 2009.
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MEASAT-3a RETURNS TO US
http://www.measat.com/pdf/press/pr081128.pdf
Kuala Lumpur, 28 November 2008 - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today that the MEASAT-3a satellite has now been returned safely to the US for repairs. The satellite, which had been damaged during pre-launch operations in Baikonur, had undergone a complex de-fueling and decontamination procedure prior to its return to US. The satellite is currently undergoing further decontamination in White Sands. After this, the satellite will be returned to the Orbital factory for the replacement of a damaged Nadir Reflector, before shipment back to the launch site.
“We are working closely with Orbital, the spacecraft manufacturer, to ensure a speedy return of the satellite to the launch site,” said Dr. Ali Ebadi, Senior Vice President, Space Systems Development at MEASAT.
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There are rumours that Measat 3A is switched to ILS/Proton.
*Deep: AsiaSat 5 switched to ILS/Proton ;)
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MEASAT-3a SECURES JUNE 2009 LAUNCH
http://www.measat.com/pdf/press/pr270209.pdf
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 February 2009 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today that it has received confirmation from Intelsat Corporation that the MEASAT-3a satellite has been scheduled for launch in June 2009.
MEASAT is also pleased to announce that MEASAT-3a has been returned to the Orbital Sciences facility in Dulles, U.S. after the completion of a complex de-fueling and decontamination process. The satellite is now undergoing final repairs and testing in preparation for the June 2009 launch.
“We have been working closely with Orbital Sciences on the repairs of the satellite,” said Dr Ali Ebadi, MEASAT’s Senior Vice President of Space Systems Development. “We are happy with the progress, and we look forward to seeing the satellite return to the launch site for a June 2009 launch.”
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MEASAT-3a SECURES JUNE 2009 LAUNCH
http://www.measat.com/pdf/press/pr270209.pdf
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 February 2009 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today that it has received confirmation from Intelsat Corporation that the MEASAT-3a satellite has been scheduled for launch in June 2009.
MEASAT is also pleased to announce that MEASAT-3a has been returned to the Orbital Sciences facility in Dulles, U.S. after the completion of a complex de-fueling and decontamination process. The satellite is now undergoing final repairs and testing in preparation for the June 2009 launch.
“We have been working closely with Orbital Sciences on the repairs of the satellite,” said Dr Ali Ebadi, MEASAT’s Senior Vice President of Space Systems Development. “We are happy with the progress, and we look forward to seeing the satellite return to the launch site for a June 2009 launch.”
No mention of launch vehicle for the June launch in this press release.
- Ed Kyle
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MEASAT-3a SECURES JUNE 2009 LAUNCH
http://www.measat.com/pdf/press/pr270209.pdf
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 February 2009 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today that it has received confirmation from Intelsat Corporation that the MEASAT-3a satellite has been scheduled for launch in June 2009.
MEASAT is also pleased to announce that MEASAT-3a has been returned to the Orbital Sciences facility in Dulles, U.S. after the completion of a complex de-fueling and decontamination process. The satellite is now undergoing final repairs and testing in preparation for the June 2009 launch.
“We have been working closely with Orbital Sciences on the repairs of the satellite,” said Dr Ali Ebadi, MEASAT’s Senior Vice President of Space Systems Development. “We are happy with the progress, and we look forward to seeing the satellite return to the launch site for a June 2009 launch.”
No mention of launch vehicle for the June launch in this press release.
- Ed Kyle
It is on Land Launch. This program did not switch vehicles.
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Measat 3A (former Measat 1R) has been delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome.
http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6271
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http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6295
Checks of DM-SLB upper stage are finishing at Baikonur. Zenit-2SB60 two-stage rocket will arrive to cosmodrome in few days.
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http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153486848
Zenit-2SB60 two-stage rocket has arrived to cosmodrome yesterday.
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Land Launch page including Measat-3A launch is on-air.
http://www.sea-launch.com/land-launch/current_land_launch.htm
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According to Roskosmos website, the launch is scheduled at 21:40 UTC on June 21st.
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http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6395
Today's activity: a fueling of MeaSat-3a tanks, tests of control system of Zenit-2SB60 two-stage rocket, a preparation of DM-SLB upper stage for ascent unit assembly.
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According to Roskosmos website, the launch is scheduled at 21:40 UTC on June 21st
Launch time: 20:30 UTC (http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6432) or 21:40 UTC (http://www.federalspace.ru/Start1Show.asp?STARTID=666).
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According to Roskosmos website, the launch is scheduled at 21:40 UTC on June 21st
Launch time: 20:30 UTC (http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6432) or 21:40 UTC (http://www.federalspace.ru/Start1Show.asp?STARTID=666).
Third launch time is 21:50 UTC (http://www.measat.com/pdf/press/pr090612.pdf).
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The carrier rocket Zenit-2SB is connected with the Blok-DM upper stage to form Zenit-3SLB space launch system. Confused yet? There's Zenit-3F in the picture too.
-- Pete
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Preparations Underway for Launch of MEASAT-3a Satellite
http://www.sea-launch.com/news_releases/2009/nr_090615.html
June 15, 2009, Long Beach, Calif. – Preparations are underway at the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan for the launch of the MEASAT-3a (formerly MEASAT-1R) communications satellite on June 21, at 2:50pm Pacific Time (21:50 GMT), at the start of a 17-minute launch window.
From the Land Launch pad at Area 45, a Zenit-3SLB vehicle will lift the 2,366 kg (5,216 lb) MEASAT-3a spacecraft to geosynchronous transfer orbit, on its way to a final orbital position of 91.5 degrees East Longitude. Orbital Sciences built the MEASAT-3a spacecraft for MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd, to expand capacity and in-orbit redundancy for MEASAT’s customers. MEASAT is a premium supplier of satellite communications services to Asia’s leading broadcasters, direct-to-home (DTH) platforms and telecom operators.
Orbital’s STAR-2 spacecraft platform carries 12 Ku-band and 12 C-band transponders. It includes three antennas that will provide C-band fixed satellite services across the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia, as well as Ku-band DTH television broadcasting to Malaysia and Indonesia. The spacecraft is designed for a 15-year service life on orbit and will generate approximately 3.6 kW of payload power.
For launch coverage and additional information about this mission, please visit our webpage at: http://www.sea-launch.com
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The carrier rocket Zenit-2SB is connected with the Blok-DM upper stage to form Zenit-3SLB space launch system. Confused yet? There's Zenit-3F in the picture too.
-- Pete
We can view the Zent-3F being ready for the possible launch of phobos-grunt in october. ::)
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The carrier rocket Zenit-2SB is connected with the Blok-DM upper stage to form Zenit-3SLB space launch system. Confused yet? There's Zenit-3F in the picture too.
-- Pete
We can view the Zent-3F being ready for the possible launch of phobos-grunt in october. ::)
Actually, that rocket is for Elektro-L.
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Actually, that rocket is for Elektro-L
Actually, that rocket is indeed for Fobos-Grunt now. Plans change so fast. If need will arise, then that two-stage rocket can be used with Fregat-SB or DM-SLB and with DM-SL even.
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http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6511
Zenit-3SLB three-stage rocket will be transported to the launch pad 45/1 tomorrow.
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http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6533
The rocket was transported to the launch pad yesterday.
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http://www.tv-tsenki.com/index.php
Live coverage of "Measat-1R" Mission. Сosmodrome Baikonur.
Start: 23.00 June 21, 2009 (Moscow time, GMT +3). End: 03.00 June 22, 2009 (Moscow time, GMT +3).
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http://www.tv-tsenki.com/index.php
Live coverage of "Measat-1R" Mission. Сosmodrome Baikonur.
Start: 23.00 June 21, 2009 (Moscow time, GMT +3). End: 03.00 June 22, 2009 (Moscow time, GMT +3).
Don't get too excited, the last two Land Launch webcasts have been c**p.
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Looks like we already have a live image of the launch pad.
http://www.corbina.tv/b.php?s=mms://83.102.146.108/cosmos1
Time to move to the live space flight news feed?
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Webcast has started
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It looks like we have no commentator :-[
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We do have music though :P
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Feed quality seems to be much better than Telstar 11N.
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more shots of the simulation video
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Launch is schedule for 2150UTC...
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The last guy was shaking that stairway, lol
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Nice roll out video now ;D
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And nice shots of that powerful RD-171 8)
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...we have live sound from the pad now!!!
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T-20m
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The noise of dripping LOX?
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The noise of LOX?
Yes, I think so and also the wind blowing in Baykonur...
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Did you notice the temperature? 30°C!
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The last time when I was on Baykonur our bus stoped near a train stantion not far from the Zenit MIK and in the distance we could de this launch pad. We were there for a few moments until a guard came running toward us saying that we couldn't be there... LOL
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Did you notice the temperature? 30°C!
So we can imagine the temperature during the day!!
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Coming up on L-10 minutes. Lots of wind but no commentary on the webcast....not even a counter.
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Coming up on L-10 minutes. Lots of wind but no commentary on the webcast....not even a counter.
Yea, not even a fullscreen option either
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fullscreen: double click on
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doesn't work in the video i've got. Oh well, the quality looks pretty poor for fullscreen to be worth it anyway
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Support arm being lowered...
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Coming up on L-10 minutes. Lots of wind but no commentary on the webcast....not even a counter.
Yea, not even a fullscreen option either
I can right mouse click on the image and in the menu under 'Zoom' there is 'Full sreen' Works as advertised.
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Looks and sounds like a dragon what with the vapors and the sound of the wind --- 'tis alive'
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T-3 minutes.
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Coming up on L-10 minutes. Lots of wind but no commentary on the webcast....not even a counter.
Yea, not even a fullscreen option either
I can right mouse click on the image and in the menu under 'Zoom' there is 'Full sreen' Works as advertised.
Got it. It was firefox not playing nice with windows media streaming. Works better in IE.
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Venting has stopped
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Under T-60 seconds.
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Liftoff
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LAUNCH!!
Into a two and a half minute first stage flight.
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Pitch and roll T+30 seconds.
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T+60 seconds, will be hitting MaxQ.
No commentary, but looks nominal.
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T+2 minutes. 30 seconds from 1-2 Sep.
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We'll assume 1-2 sep, second stage ignition until told different. Oh there we go, obvious on the webcast now.
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There she goes, the exhaust plume looks quite different from the other RD's (well the one I'm familar RD180's, which looks pretty, like semyorka's) Good luck.
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Another launch image which I took for the article:
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Interesting contrail from what I am presuming is the spent first stage.
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Mark six minutes to 2-3 sep into the start of three burns - including a five hour coast - of the Block DM-SLB.
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"ILV motion is stable"
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The guys are came back to the pad...
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Vehicle arriving at the launch pad
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Guys are discussing on the pad table...
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Bloc DM/Launch vehicle separation confirmed
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Block DM Main Engine Start is confirmed. Pressure is nominal. Flight is nominal
Block DM Main Engine Shutdown is confirmed (end of 1st of 3 burns of the upper stage)
Block DM will now coast for 1 hour 7 minutes
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(http://i011.radikal.ru/0906/e7/8e054561e824.jpg)
+ http://s58.radikal.ru/i160/0906/4b/f3e19bd120c7.jpg
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As we say in France: now "coucouche-panier"
Goodnight!
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Nice replays of the launch
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From the Land Launch web page:
"Successful 3rd operation of the Block DM-SLB upper stage completed."
"Spacecraft Separation was confirmed at 04:14:47 GMT"
"Spacecraft Acquisition is confirmed. Spacecraft health has been checked" "(Telemetry and Command) with nominal results."
Appears to be a successful launch. The final orbital parameters will tell for certain.
A few items of note.
This was the 70th Zenit (2 or 3) launch since 1985.
This was the second Zenit launch of the year from Baikonur, most since 2000.
Every single orbital launch performed from our planet during the past month was powered by NPO Energomash (Glushko) kerosene/LOX rocket engines, as were 11 of the 34 launch attempts made so far this year
- Ed Kyle
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Roskosmos launch photos
http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=6546
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From the Land Launch web page:
"Successful 3rd operation of the Block DM-SLB upper stage completed."
"Spacecraft Separation was confirmed at 04:14:47 GMT"
"Spacecraft Acquisition is confirmed. Spacecraft health has been checked" "(Telemetry and Command) with nominal results."
Appears to be a successful launch. The final orbital parameters will tell for certain.
A few items of note.
This was the 70th Zenit (2 or 3) launch since 1985.
This was the second Zenit launch of the year from Baikonur, most since 2000.
Every single orbital launch performed from our planet during the past month was powered by NPO Energomash (Glushko) kerosene/LOX rocket engines, as were 11 of the 34 launch attempts made so far this year
- Ed Kyle
Also the 40th launch from Site 45 (across both pads).
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Vesti.ru Launch Report
http://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=295469
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According to http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=3812 Zenit-3SLB delivered to Tyuratam railway station on 27th July.
What happened to this launcher ? It was used for Telstar-11N ?
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Zenit 3SLB launch video available in Roscosmos site
http://www.tvroscosmos.ru/frm/video/start48.php
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According to http://www.roscosmos.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=3812 Zenit-3SLB delivered to Tyuratam railway station on 27th July.
What happened to this launcher ? It was used for Telstar-11N ?
Yes, this rocket was used for Telstar-11N.
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Put this video with the launch where it belongs ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xIceG5G9Wg
Excellent video/music for this launch
Best parts start 1:48 in