Proton-M launch with three Glonass-M satellites - September 25, 2008

• Proton-M launch with three Glonass-M satellites - September 25, 2008 by anik on 11 Aug, 2008 15:05
• http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153457514
  
  The first of three Glonass-M satellites was delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome by An-124-100 aircraft today.
• #1 by anik on 13 Aug, 2008 18:24
• “Glonass-M” satellite is shipped to “Baikonur”
  http://www.npopm.com/?cid=news&nid=73
  
  "On August 11, “Glonass-М” navigation satellite, manufactured at the JSC “Academician M.F. Reshetnev” Information Satellite Systems”, is shipped to “Baikonur” launching site for pre-starting procedures.
  Spacecraft will be injected into orbit comprising block #38. Two more “Glonass-M” satellites, comprising that block, are expected to be delivered to “Baikonur” by the end of August. At present, preparatory works are in progress.
  
  Modernization and replenishment the orbital constellation of the Russian navigation satellite system is being implemented by the JSC “Academician M.F. Reshetnev” Information Satellite Systems” in the strict conformity with the Federal Goal Program. In 2008 the enterprise will manufacture and launch six more “Glonass-M” satellites.
  
  We remind that in 2007 the firm doubled the number of manufactured navigation spacecraft, and six “Glonass-M” satellites were injected into orbit. The similar scheme of launchings will be maintained in 2009"

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• #2 by anik on 21 Aug, 2008 14:09
• http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153458691
  http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153458704
  
  The second of three Glonass-M satellites was delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome yesterday by aircraft. Proton-M rocket has arrived there today by train.
• #3 by Danderman on 22 Aug, 2008 02:37
• Can we assume now that there are no more Proton-K vehicles left, and that Glonass will be launched by Proton-M/Block DM from now on?
  
• #4 by anik on 27 Aug, 2008 18:51
• http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153459169
  
  The third of three Glonass-M satellites has been delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome by aircraft today.
• #5 by anik on 12 Sep, 2008 14:12
• http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153460493
  
  All three Glonass-M satellites are ready to the launch. They are installed onto adapter system.
• #6 by anik on 15 Sep, 2008 14:50
• http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153460659
  
  On September 13th three Glonass-M satellites were docked to DM-2 upper stage. Yesterday the fairing was installed onto the ascent unit.
• #7 by anik on 19 Sep, 2008 17:27
• http://www.rian.ru/science/20080919/151430995.html
  
  The launch is currently planned on September 28th.
• #8 by anik on 20 Sep, 2008 19:39
• Quote from: anik on 19 Sep, 2008 17:27

  http://www.rian.ru/science/20080919/151430995.html
  
  The launch is currently planned on September 28th

  
  According to http://www.kt.kz/index.php?lang=rus&uin=1138536794&chapter=1153461365 the launch is still scheduled for September 25th.
  
  The assembly of ascent unit with Proton-M rocket is performed. The fuelling of tanks of DM-2 upper stage by propellants is carrying out now.
  
  The rollout of rocket to the launch site no. 81 is planned on September 22th.
• #9 by anik on 21 Sep, 2008 07:04
• http://www.pravda.ru/news/world/20-09-2008/284328-Start-0
  
  Proton-M rocket will begin to roll out to the launch pad at 00:30 UTC on September 22th. The launch is planned at 07:49 UTC on September 25th.
• #10 by beta centauri on 22 Sep, 2008 12:14
• According to RussianSpaceWeb, Glonass is postponed on September 28th.
• #11 by Satori on 22 Sep, 2008 12:31
• The 8K82KM Proton-M/DM-2 with three GLONASS navigation sats was transported to the LC81 launch complex (Pad PU-24).
  
  More images here!
  

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• #12 by anik on 22 Sep, 2008 13:40
• Quote from: beta centauri on 22 Sep, 2008 12:14

  According to RussianSpaceWeb, Glonass is postponed on September 28th

  
  The launch was not postponed. The wrong launch date September 28 is contained in report of Russian "RIA Novosti" media agency.
  
  

  Quote from: anik on 21 Sep, 2008 07:04

  The launch is planned at 07:49 UTC on September 25th

  
  The correct launch time is 08:49:37 UTC, according to http://www.ln.mid.ru/ns-dvbr.nsf/a84cf38ed768735943256ccc003bcff1/9229b3ccdfd9efe1c32574cc00248e02?OpenDocument
• #13 by anik on 24 Sep, 2008 19:08
• According to Novosti kosmonavtiki forum, our Vesti TV-channel promises to organize the live webcast of launch on http://www.vesti.ru/video1.asx?vid=onair
• #14 by William Graham on 25 Sep, 2008 08:53
• Launch has occurred.
• #15 by mtakala24 on 25 Sep, 2008 08:53
• Great launch. Anyone notice the red / dark exhaust just after liftoff?
• #16 by Liss on 25 Sep, 2008 08:57
• Quote from: mtakala24 on 25 Sep, 2008 08:53

  Great launch. Anyone notice the red / dark exhaust just after liftoff?
  

  It's usual and normal.
  Vesti made it to the first stage separation. Would await for reports on the injection to LEO and further maneuvers.
• #17 by YzeStudent on 25 Sep, 2008 09:04
• It’s not so much usual…
• #18 by William Graham on 25 Sep, 2008 09:06
• I managed to record a video of the launch from the webcast. Does anyone know whether it is okay to post it here, with regard to copyright. (I need confirmation from an admin before I upload it, as I do not want to accidentally cause legal issues.)
• #19 by satcomuk on 25 Sep, 2008 09:16
• Yep , just saw a raw satellite TV feed direct from the site.....nice clean launch