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Title: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 03/16/2012 10:15 am
8K82KM Proton-M (93529) for the Nimiq-6 launch was delivered to the Baykonur Cosmodrome on March 15, http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=18810
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 04/09/2012 09:04 pm
Briz-M (99530) for the Nimiq-6 launch arrived today at Baykonur, http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=18918
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: PDJennings on 04/16/2012 02:11 pm
Khrunichev announcing the arrival of the Nimiq-6 spacecraft to Baikonur today.

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2439
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: anik on 05/03/2012 10:53 pm
The launch is planned at 19:12:14 UTC on May 17th.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: PDJennings on 05/04/2012 04:17 pm
Joint ops have started today, but no pictures at the link.

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2458
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Lewis007 on 05/05/2012 07:40 am
ILS mission overview
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Stan Black on 05/05/2012 07:53 am
Quote from: Lewis007 on 05/05/2012 07:40 am
ILS mission overview

Have you noticed the new disclaimer about accuracy?
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Salo Ukr on 05/14/2012 08:39 am
http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=935240#935240
Quote from: joint831
Оn the pad!
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Salo Ukr on 05/14/2012 12:05 pm
http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19076
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Salo Ukr on 05/14/2012 12:11 pm
Proton M/Nimiq 6 Integrated Launch Vehicle Erected on Pad
14.05.2012

Following yesterday’s decision by the State Review Board, the Proton M integrated launch vehicle (ILV) carrying  the Telesat Canada’s  Nimiq 6 communications satellite rolled out from the Breeze M Fueling Shed to its launch pad this morning to be erected vertically onto the pad.

The contract for Nimiq 6  launch services was signed by International Launch Services  (ILS). ILS has exclusive rights to internationally market Proton.

The launch of the ILS Proton M /Breeze M ILV with the Space Systems /Loral-built  Nimiq 6  satellite on board is scheduled for 17 May.

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=743

Picture:
http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2471
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Gorizont on 05/14/2012 04:02 pm
I was a bit late, but I here is the full photo-gallery of Khrunichev for this launch.
http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=257

greetings...
Soeren
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: input~2 on 05/15/2012 01:15 pm
NOTAM for 3st stage debris over the Pacific
Quote
A1977/12 -  QWMLW THE RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY HAS PLANNED A MISSILE  LAUNCH.  DEBRIS FROM THIS LAUNCH WILL FALL WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY  2515N/16000E  2600N/16045E  2330N/16335E  2245N/16248E BACK TO THE  POINT OF ORIGIN.  IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY ALL NON-PARTICIPATING AIR TRAFFIC ARE ADVISED TO AVOID THE NOTAMED AREA.  IFR AIRCRAFT UNDER  ATC JURISDICTION SHOULD ANTICIPATE CLEARANCE AROUND THE NOTAMED AREA. SFC - UNL, 1900-2100Z DLY, 17 MAY 19:00 2012 UNTIL 20 MAY 21:00 2012. CREATED: 11 MAY 00:41 2012
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: PDJennings on 05/15/2012 03:46 pm
Strangely, a photo from the rollout of this Proton-M with "a Nimiq-6 satellite" made today's USA Today front section.  Must have been an otherwise slow news day.  US mainstream media usually only notice a commercial launch when there's a failure, and even then only if there are some kind of pictures.
Title: Re: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Lewis007 on 05/17/2012 11:47 am
Roscosmos video of roll-out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln90sSQm_1k&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 03:08 pm
Moved for live coverage!
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Mapperuo on 05/17/2012 05:27 pm
From one webcast to another, Tsenki is on.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 05:31 pm
Today is so much fun! ;D

This will be a pre-launch article. Got my fingers going as fast as they can....
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: nathan.moeller on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
Quote from: Mapperuo on 05/17/2012 05:27 pm
From one webcast to another, Tsenki is on.

Can you provide a link to this?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
For the trivia buffs out there. What's the record for shortest interval between satellite launches?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Mapperuo on 05/17/2012 05:36 pm
Quote from: nathan.moeller on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
Quote from: Mapperuo on 05/17/2012 05:27 pm
From one webcast to another, Tsenki is on.

Can you provide a link to this?

Certainly! http://www.tsenki.com/broadcast/broadcast/live1.php
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: nathan.moeller on 05/17/2012 05:43 pm
Quote from: Mapperuo on 05/17/2012 05:36 pm
Quote from: nathan.moeller on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
Quote from: Mapperuo on 05/17/2012 05:27 pm
From one webcast to another, Tsenki is on.

Can you provide a link to this?

Certainly! http://www.tsenki.com/broadcast/broadcast/live1.php

Many thanks :)
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 06:19 pm
Service tower being rolled to the launch position
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 06:20 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: IanO on 05/17/2012 06:23 pm
Quote from: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
For the trivia buffs out there. What's the record for shortest interval between satellite launches?
Or for that matter, the most orbital launches within a 24 hour period?
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 06:23 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:36 pm
ILS Webcast link. Show starts in 10 mins:

http://nimiq6.imgondemand.com/
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 06:40 pm
32 minutes for launch. Everything looks good.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:41 pm
VLC link:
http://mfile.akamai.com/98707/live/reflector:48760.asx?bkup=48761
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:45 pm
Quote from: IanO on 05/17/2012 06:23 pm
Quote from: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
For the trivia buffs out there. What's the record for shortest interval between satellite launches?
Or for that matter, the most orbital launches within a 24 hour period?

I remember three in the same day before, but this is three in just over five hours or so. I don't remember it being this busy for the rides up hill! :)
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:46 pm
ILS Webcast is running.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:47 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:47 pm
The hosts...
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:48 pm
Weather is green.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:48 pm
Proton's got the experience in the bag.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:49 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:49 pm
Mr McKenna:
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Stan Black on 05/17/2012 06:49 pm
On the broadcast phase IV in 2014

http://nimiq6.imgondemand.com/streamFlash.aspx
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:50 pm
Big bird:
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 06:54 pm
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:48 pm
Weather is green.

Is the weather EVER Red for Russian launch?
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:55 pm
Promos for the launch site.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:55 pm
Quote from: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 06:54 pm
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:48 pm
Weather is green.

Is the weather EVER Red for Russian launch?

I can't remember a recent one!
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 05/17/2012 06:56 pm
Quote from: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 06:54 pm
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:48 pm
Weather is green.

Is the weather EVER Red for Russian launch?

Very rarely, but I remember one or two Soyuz launches that were delayed by high attitude winds.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 06:56 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:57 pm
Oops, this link timed out and didn't publish to the thread.

Launch article/overview:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/05/ils-proton-m-launch-nimiq-6-for-canada/
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:58 pm
Proton being blessed.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 06:59 pm
T-15 min. All good for launch.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 07:01 pm
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 06:58 pm
Proton being blessed.

That must be reassuring to the customer and insurance carrier.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:01 pm
This is always cool. The profile:
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:02 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:02 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Art LeBrun on 05/17/2012 07:03 pm
Quote from: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
For the trivia buffs out there. What's the record for shortest interval between satellite launches?
My candidates were less then 1 minute apart on August 18, 1960:

Discoverer 14 1957.08 UT and Courier 1A 1958.00 UT
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:03 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:04 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:04 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:05 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:06 pm
Love that video. Lovely graphics, great voiceover, great script. Anyone got that on youtube or somewhere?
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:06 pm
Canadian guy.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 07:06 pm
T-5 minutes.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:06 pm
T-6 mins.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:07 pm
Talk about renovating one of the pads.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:10 pm
Another Canadian...
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 07:10 pm
60 seconds...
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:11 pm
T-120 seconds.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:11 pm
T-60 seconds.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 07:12 pm
LAUNCH!!!
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:13 pm
LAUNCH!!
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 07:13 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:13 pm
Rolling.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:13 pm
Nominal first stage so far. MaxQ
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:14 pm
Pretty!
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 05/17/2012 07:15 pm
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:07 pm
Talk about renovating one of the pads.

That explains why pad 200/39 is out of action for the next few months: the fueling stations, workstations and ventilation systems are being upgraded.

Strangely, in the video it was stated that three pads are currently active, with two available for commercial launches. Does it mean pad 81/23 is active? (don't think pad 200/40 was used since the late 1980's)
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:15 pm
Staging!

Second stage ignition.
1-2 Sep.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:15 pm
All four second stage engines fired as advertised.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:16 pm
Into promos.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 07:17 pm
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:20 pm
Staging!

2-3 Sep.
Title: Re: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: IanO on 05/17/2012 07:23 pm
Quote from: Art LeBrun on 05/17/2012 07:03 pm
Quote from: Targeteer on 05/17/2012 05:34 pm
For the trivia buffs out there. What's the record for shortest interval between satellite launches?
My candidates were less then 1 minute apart on August 18, 1960:

Discoverer 14 1957.08 UT and Courier 1A 1958.00 UT
Nice! However, the Courier launch was not successful.  What is the record for successful launches?
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: tehwkd on 05/17/2012 07:23 pm
:D
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: input~2 on 05/17/2012 07:24 pm
Stage 3 shut down on schedule
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:24 pm
Staging. 3-4 sep.

On to the Briz-M. Waiting for the first burn.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:25 pm
First burn on schedule.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:25 pm
Reference to Russia's Victory Day.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:27 pm
Promo time again.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:30 pm
First burn complete. Into the first coast.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:33 pm
ILS into HD...
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:37 pm
Into nominal LOS.

Webcast coming to an end.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:37 pm
This launch and the next launch.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:38 pm
Webast over. Long way to go before S/C Sep!

Thanks to Rui for helping! :)
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: patchfree on 05/17/2012 07:40 pm
Thanks a lot for the coverage.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Salo Ukr on 05/17/2012 07:43 pm
joint831 photo:
http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=936982#936982
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: tehwkd on 05/17/2012 07:46 pm
Lift-off at 2:36 , my favourite part at 8:03

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RidrNqalxw
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/17/2012 09:19 pm
Second Briz-M burn took place on schedule.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: robertross on 05/17/2012 11:35 pm
Thanks for the great coverage guys.

Have to make sure those Canadian satellites get to orbit!  :)
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 11:39 pm
Quote from: robertross on 05/17/2012 11:35 pm
Thanks for the great coverage guys.

Have to make sure those Canadian satellites get to orbit!  :)

It was funny as the second a Canadian fella came on the webcast, I thought "better screenshot them for the Canadians on here" :D
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: robertross on 05/17/2012 11:49 pm
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 11:39 pm
Quote from: robertross on 05/17/2012 11:35 pm
Thanks for the great coverage guys.

Have to make sure those Canadian satellites get to orbit!  :)

It was funny as the second a Canadian fella came on the webcast, I thought "better screenshot them for the Canadians on here" :D

Every time I see Frank McKenna's name (and his face), I keeping thinking it's our former Ambassador to the US. But alas, not the same guy. But they actually look (to me) remarkably similar.

But Bell Canada workers/execs are okay too  ;)
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 11:59 pm
Meanwhile....

ILS ‏@ILSLaunch
APT Jettison has been confirmed! #Nimiq6

ILS ‏@ILSLaunch

Breeze M Burn 3 and 4 MECO Nominal! #Nimiq6 Next update in 5 hours!

Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 05/18/2012 04:23 am
Fifth burn was completed per Russian source on NK.

Edit: And spacecraft separation confirmed!
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: spectre9 on 05/18/2012 04:34 am
Stringing them together now for Proton. Really great to see  ;D
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Salo Ukr on 05/18/2012 04:42 am
Nimiq-6 successfully separated:
http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19100
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Salo Ukr on 05/18/2012 04:44 am
http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19099
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 05/18/2012 04:50 am
ILS press release:

ILS PROTON SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES TELESAT'S NIMIQ 6 SATELLITE
NIMIQ 6 LAUNCH MARKS THE 5TH PROTON LAUNCH IN 93 DAYS
BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan, May 18, 2012 – International Launch Services (ILS), a world leader in providing mission and launch services to the commercial satellite industry, successfully carried the Nimiq 6 satellite into the planned orbit today on an ILS Proton for Telesat, a leading global fixed satellite services operator headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
 
The ILS Proton Breeze M launched from Pad 24 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 1:12 a.m. today local time (19:12 GMT, 3:12 p.m. EDT, on May 17). After a 9 hour 14 minute 5-burn mission, the Breeze M successfully released the satellite, weighing approximately 4.5 metric tons, into the planned geostationary transfer orbit. This was the 377th launch for the Proton vehicle since its inaugural flight in 1965 and the 73rd ILS Proton launch. The launch of the Nimiq 6 satellite was the 5th Proton launch in the past 93 days.
Telesat’s Nimiq 6 satellite was built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) using the flight proven SS/L 1300 platform. Nimiq 6 has 32 high powered Ku-band transponders that will provide coverage to Canada from its orbital location of 91.1° West longitude. Telesat’s Nimiq fleet is comprised of direct broadcast satellites utilized by Telesat’s customers to provide Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services to consumers in North America.
ILS President Frank McKenna said, “With the ILS Proton launch of Nimiq 6, ILS Proton has launched all of the Nimiq series satellites built for Telesat. This is an accomplishment we are very proud of and reflects a level of confidence and trust by Telesat in the performance of the ILS Proton vehicle.  Our strong relationship with Telesat spans over 12 years and 8 satellites launched to date. We thank the collective mission teams of ILS, Khrunichev, Telesat and Space Systems/Loral for their outstanding work on the Nimiq 6 launch and look forward to the ILS Proton launch of Anik G1 later this year. ”
“Launching our satellites on schedule is of great value to Telesat,” said President and CEO of Telesat, Dan Goldberg.  “With the successful ILS Proton launch of the Nimiq 6 satellite we are meeting demand for additional high-powered Ku-band capacity for DTH services.  Nimiq 6 joins our existing Nimiq fleet and will provide Bell TV with improved performance to deliver the very latest video services for their subscriber base across Canada. The ILS, Khrunichev, Telesat and Space Systems/Loral teams are to be commended for another mission well-executed.”

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Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: input~2 on 05/18/2012 05:54 am
A first object has been catalogued by USSTRATCOM
38342/12026A in 154.2 x 33005.2 km x 48.97°
Epoch: May 17, 2345:47UTC
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Lewis007 on 05/18/2012 07:40 am
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/17/2012 07:06 pm
Love that video. Lovely graphics, great voiceover, great script. Anyone got that on youtube or somewhere?

The entire ILS broadcast (including the launch profile) can be seen here:
http://nimiq6.imgondemand.com/stream400.aspx

Broadcasts of previous launches can be found here: http://www.ilslaunch.com/newsroom/video-gallery
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Lewis007 on 05/18/2012 07:50 am
Roscosmos launch video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xtWFVF_a3LU
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: Satori on 05/18/2012 08:31 am
Exact launch time was 1912:13.975UTC on May 17th.

Nimiq-6 separated at 0425:56.393UTC on May 18th.
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: input~2 on 05/18/2012 02:17 pm
Quote from: input~2 on 05/18/2012 05:54 am
A first object has been catalogued by USSTRATCOM
38342/12026A in 154.2 x 33005.2 km x 48.97°
Epoch: May 17, 2345:47UTC
Object A at epoch May 18, 0828UTC in 11986.0 x 35864.3 km x 10.18°
Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
Post by: input~2 on 05/19/2012 08:34 am
Quote from: input~2 on 05/18/2012 02:17 pm
Quote from: input~2 on 05/18/2012 05:54 am
A first object has been catalogued by USSTRATCOM
38342/12026A in 154.2 x 33005.2 km x 48.97°
Epoch: May 17, 2345:47UTC
Object A at epoch May 18, 0828UTC in 11986.0 x 35864.3 km x 10.18°
Object A could be Nimiq-6
We have 2 more objects:
  • 38343/2012-026B in 358.1 x 24905.2 km x 49.34° (Briz M tank)
  • 38344/2012-026C in 10532.4 x 34453.8 km x 10.71° (Briz-M)
    • Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
    Post by: Sam Ho on 02/02/2016 06:42 pm
    JSpOC reports the Briz has broken up in orbit:

    JSpOC ‏@JointSpaceOps  18h
    8 pieces for #38343Breakup catalogued today. TLEs available on http://Space-Track.org
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    JSpOC ‏@JointSpaceOps  Jan 25
    JSpOC confirms breakup of BREEZE-M R/B (#38343). Analysis shows it occurred Dec 22, 2015, 1600Z +/-1 min. 9 associated pieces. #38343Breakup
    Title: Re: LIVE: ILS Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Nimiq-6 - May 17, 2012
    Post by: Danderman on 02/02/2016 08:49 pm
    Quote from: Sam Ho on 02/02/2016 06:42 pm
    JSpOC reports the Briz has broken up in orbit:

    JSpOC ‏@JointSpaceOps  18h
    8 pieces for #38343Breakup catalogued today. TLEs available on http://Space-Track.org
    2 retweets 0 likes

    JSpOC ‏@JointSpaceOps  Jan 25
    JSpOC confirms breakup of BREEZE-M R/B (#38343). Analysis shows it occurred Dec 22, 2015, 1600Z +/-1 min. 9 associated pieces. #38343Breakup

    There must be a typo somewhere, because the prior post stated that object 38343 was the Briz tank, which de-orbited years ago.