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LIVE: Proton-M launch with Nimiq 4 satellite - September 19, 2008
by
anik
on 09 Jul, 2008 14:53
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by
anik
on 18 Aug, 2008 14:29
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by
anik
on 19 Aug, 2008 18:58
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by
satlaunch
on 22 Aug, 2008 17:11
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#4
by
anik
on 23 Aug, 2008 16:06
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#5
by
anik
on 29 Aug, 2008 14:39
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#6
by
anik
on 05 Sep, 2008 16:20
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#7
by
anik
on 08 Sep, 2008 18:17
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#8
by
Jirka Dlouhy
on 08 Sep, 2008 19:00
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Will be launch of Nimiq 4 delayed because of problems with Briz-KM ?
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#9
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Sep, 2008 19:49
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ILS Proton to Launch Nimiq 4 Sept. 19
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- International Launch Services (ILS):
Payload:
Nimiq 4 communications satellite
Eurostar E3000 bus
Separated spacecraft mass: Approx. 10,692 lbs (4,850 kg)
Launch Vehicle:
Proton M/Breeze M
702,000 kg (1,547,000 lbs), including payload
58.2 m (191 ft)
Launch Date:
Sept. 19 (Baikonur)
Sept. 18 (GMT, North America)
Launch Time:
03:47 Baikonur
21:47 GMT
17:47 EDT
Launch Site:
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 39
Launch Customer:
Telesat, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Satellite Manufacturer:
EADS Astrium, France
Launch Vehicle Manufacturer:
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, Moscow
Launch Services Provider:
International Launch Services (ILS), Reston, Va.
Satellite Use:
Nimiq 4 has two payloads for Canadian broadcast services. The main payload will provide specialty television and foreign language programming. The second payload has six beams covering Canada for such advanced services as high-definition television. Nimiq satellites are dedicated to the provision of direct-to-home services for Bell TV.
Satellite Statistics:
-- 32 channels in Ku-band
-- 8 channels in Ka-band
-- Orbital location: 82 degrees West longitude
-- 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 39 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, with the Nimiq 4 satellite on board. The first three stages of the Proton will use a standard ascent trajectory to place the Breeze M fourth stage and the Nimiq 4 satellite into a suborbital trajectory from which the Breeze M will then place itself and the spacecraft into a low Earth circular parking orbit. Once Nimiq 4 is in the parking orbit, it will be injected into a geosynchronous transfer orbit following four additional burns of the Breeze M.
Target Orbit at Separation:
Apogee: 35,786 km (22,236 miles)
Perigee: 4,400 km (2,734 miles)
Inclination: 12.5 degrees
Spacecraft Separation:
Approximately 9 hours, 11 minutes after liftoff
ILS Mission Statistics:
-- 4th ILS launch of 2008
-- 47th Proton launch for ILS
-- 10th Eurostar satellite launched on a Proton
More Information:
Live webcast at
www.ilslaunch.com will begin approximately 20 minutes before liftoff. Satellite coordinates for the live broadcast will be available on the ILS web site a few days before launch. General mission information and launch status updates are available at the website or on the ILS U.S. domestic Launch Hotline at 1-800-852-4980.
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#10
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pm1823
on 08 Sep, 2008 23:04
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Will be launch of Nimiq 4 delayed because of problems with Briz-KM ?
Why? So called "Briz-KM problem" in GOCE case were glitches in ukrainian PCB in the guidance block. Should be cured with replacement on the copy. It can raise quality control issue in Kharkov, but can't delay other missions for Breez.
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#11
by
anik
on 09 Sep, 2008 16:25
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#12
by
anik
on 10 Sep, 2008 15:26
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#13
by
anik
on 13 Sep, 2008 10:55
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#14
by
anik
on 15 Sep, 2008 14:44
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#15
by
anik
on 15 Sep, 2008 15:25
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#16
by
Satori
on 16 Sep, 2008 17:33
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Andrey, I've noticed on the Russian Launch Plan thread that the date of this mission is September 18 (TBD). Why is TBD now? Was there any problem with the preparations for launch?
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#17
by
anik
on 16 Sep, 2008 17:54
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Was there any problem with the preparations for launch?
I have heard there is failure in control system of Proton-M rocket. Some equipments need to be replaced. I do not know for now if it will affect launch date.
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#18
by
Olaf
on 17 Sep, 2008 08:14
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#19
by
anik
on 17 Sep, 2008 14:04
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Proton M Launch of Canada’s Nimiq 4 Satellite Delayed16.09.2008http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=238"The launch of Proton M launch vehicle with Canada’s Nimiq 4 communications spacecraft on board has been delayed. A component malfunction was detected in the LV control system during on–pad tests. The faulty component will be duly replaced by a spare.
The launch has been moved to the scheduled contingency day, September 20, and is planned at 01:48 Moscow summer time [at 21:48:00 UTC on September 19 - anik]"
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#20
by
Mighty-T
on 17 Sep, 2008 17:27
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A component malfunction was detected in the LV control system during on–pad tests. The faulty component will be duly replaced by a spare.
Does anyone have an idea if this is the same problem that led to the postponement of the rockot with the GOCE launch?
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#21
by
pm1823
on 17 Sep, 2008 18:59
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If they move the launch only 1-2 day(s) right, it's looks like something electrical in LV, not Breeze. They need more than one day to deal with Breeze' issue. But official statement was unclear: "...the failure occurred in one of the launcher`s control system units. Back-up unit is to replace the failed one..."
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#22
by
charlieb
on 18 Sep, 2008 12:52
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any updates?
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#23
by
pm1823
on 18 Sep, 2008 14:31
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No news, Proton standing still on launchpad.
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#24
by
anik
on 18 Sep, 2008 14:47
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I was told new equipments for control system of Proton-M rocket was delivered to cosmodrome by aircraft today. Malfunctioned equipments will be replaced on the first stage of rocket. If the following test of control system is successful, the launch will at 21:48:00 UTC on September 19th.
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#25
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charlieb
on 18 Sep, 2008 16:53
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I was told new equipments for control system of Proton-M rocket was delivered to cosmodrome by aircraft today. Malfunctioned equipments will be replaced on the first stage of rocket. If the following test of control system is successful, the launch will at 21:48:00 UTC on September 19th.
That's good.. There's a lot of folks here at Telesat HQ looking for a reason to celebrate something.........
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#26
by
input~2
on 19 Sep, 2008 08:27
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Detailed information about Nimiq 4 launch from Khrunichev: http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/eng/pl_pusk.htm
So another 5-burn Breeze-M mission profile
... I am still waiting for a new 3-burn mission profile after the 5-month stand-by period apparently devoted to secure it.
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#27
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Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2008 11:49
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Moved for live coverage this afternoon/tonight.
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#28
by
anik
on 19 Sep, 2008 12:10
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I have heard that malfunctioned equipments were replaced yesterday. Tests of control system of Proton-M rocket were successfully performed. The launch will be on-time.
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#29
by
charlieb
on 19 Sep, 2008 12:52
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I have heard that malfunctioned equipments were replaced yesterday. Tests of control system of Proton-M rocket were successfully performed. The launch will be on-time.
This received internally this am:
Nimiq 4 is on schedule for launch today at 5:48 p.m. EDT. The anomalous avionics unit on the launch vehicle has been replaced and successfully tested.
The attached Mission Overview outlines what we can expect from liftoff to spacecraft separation which will occur approximately 9 hours after launch.
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#30
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 19 Sep, 2008 14:04
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#31
by
pm1823
on 19 Sep, 2008 14:09
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#32
by
jcm
on 19 Sep, 2008 14:29
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(good stuff...)
Andrey, I love the coopi.khrunichev.ru site but the best bit is the "NewsPosting', e.g.
http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/2008/inm4f3/inm_e03.htmThe way it's presented implies it's available in real time too, but there doesn't ever seem to be a link on the current launch, only the old archived ones - am I missing something?
best wishes, Jonathan
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#33
by
anik
on 19 Sep, 2008 14:50
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The way it's presented implies it's available in real time too, but there doesn't ever seem to be a link on the current launch, only the old archived ones - am I missing something?
Jonathan, they are publishing these reports after liftoff with little delays
here. But you can receive them by email without delays after successful registration
here.
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#34
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 20:20
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Is there any information regarding the serial numbers of the 8K82KM Proton-M and Briz-M?
Thanks!
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#35
by
roy
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:19
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next 28 min time coundown
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#36
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:25
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#37
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:25
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#38
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:25
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The Khrunichev webcast has started...
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#39
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:27
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#40
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Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:29
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Thanks for the help with the screenshots. I'll record the launch (if someone else wants to back up, please do).
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#41
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:32
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#42
by
Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:32
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T-16 minutes. Some issues with the feed, but not the vehicle.
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#43
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:34
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Haha, technical difficulties, please stand by... (again, not with the vehicle or payload, just the broadcast)
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#44
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:38
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A little less than 10 minutes to liftoff.
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#45
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:40
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#46
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:40
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#47
by
otisbow
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:43
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I don't think there is going to be any live video of the launch.
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#48
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:45
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Around 3 minutes to launch.
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#49
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:45
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#50
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:46
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T-120 seconds.
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#51
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:46
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#52
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:47
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#53
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:47
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#54
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:48
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Ignition!
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#55
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:48
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LIFTOFF!! GO BABY GO!
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#56
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:49
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#57
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:49
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T+60 seconds. Max-Q.
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#58
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:50
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#59
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Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:50
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First stage sep!
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#60
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:51
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T+3 minutes.
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#61
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Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:52
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Bit of a pause on staging confirmation, but nominal.
170 seconds. Vehicle on a nominal flight.
Additional lift off image:
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#62
by
otisbow
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:54
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The Proton is not painted white!
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#63
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Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:54
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Stage 2 sep!
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#64
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:54
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T+6 minutes. 2-3 sep and fairing sep confirmed.
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#65
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:58
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3-4 sep coming up very soon.
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#66
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 21:59
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#67
by
Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 22:02
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Briz-M ignition confirmed.
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#68
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Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2008 22:04
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#69
by
Satori
on 19 Sep, 2008 22:05
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#70
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Nick L.
on 19 Sep, 2008 22:12
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Confirmation of stage 4 shutdown. A bit late, but everything looks good so far.
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#71
by
roy
on 19 Sep, 2008 22:17
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the satellite lunch sucess ?
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#72
by
Skyrocket
on 19 Sep, 2008 22:19
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the satellite lunch sucess ?
Not yet - there will be four more burns over the next hours before separation will occur.
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#73
by
Satori
on 20 Sep, 2008 00:58
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The first and second burns of the Briz-M have occurred without any problems. Let me remind that the Briz-M has a 9 hour mission before Nimiq-4 separation.
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#74
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Nick L.
on 20 Sep, 2008 02:40
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3rd and 4th burns and APT jettison have occurred.
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#75
by
anik
on 20 Sep, 2008 08:04
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Mission Successful!http://www.ilslaunch.com/mission-successful-2/"We have had a successful mission with the Proton M Breeze M rocket, carrying the Nimiq 4 satellite built by EADS Astrium for Telesat. We have had confirmation that the satellite separated from the vehicle on schedule at 3:00 am Eastern time, or 7:00 am GMT, 9 hours and 11 minutes after liftoff.
Everything occurred as planned with ignition, shutdown and separation of the Proton’s first three stages. Then the Breeze M upper stage with the satellite continued the mission, igniting five times, then releasing the satellite into transfer orbit"
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#76
by
roy
on 20 Sep, 2008 09:46
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what the next launch ?
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#77
by
satlaunch
on 20 Sep, 2008 09:52
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what the next launch ?
Astra 1M in late october.
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#78
by
Stephan
on 20 Sep, 2008 11:42
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what the next launch ?
Astra 1M in late october.
There will be a Proton-M / Glonass launch at the end of this month, but not an ILS launch.
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#79
by
pm1823
on 22 Sep, 2008 12:40
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#80
by
Stephan
on 22 Sep, 2008 16:39
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#81
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2008 13:02
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I'm looking for the drop zones of the Proton-M stages. If someone has this information please post it here or send me a PM.
Thanks!
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#82
by
Cbased
on 16 Oct, 2008 14:26
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#83
by
Yanus
on 17 Oct, 2008 05:39
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#84
by
Satori
on 19 Nov, 2008 17:55
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Interesting video of the preparation and launch of 8K82KM Proton-M/Briz-M that launched Nimiq-4 in this
Tsenki archive.
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#85
by
Cbased
on 15 Dec, 2008 01:12
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#86
by
Stan Black
on 20 Dec, 2008 14:34
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