LIVE: Proton-M launch with EchoStar 15 - July 10, 2010

[Chris Bergin]

Into LOS and end of webcast. Bye Kristine

[Ben the Space Brit]

ILS getting their point across that Proton M is tall

Ugly too.  I have to say that Proton screams 'Soviet-era design' from every rivet and seam.

[Chris Bergin]

Thanks PahTo. Yeah, I do like Proton, very nice looking vehicle.

Staging.

First stage shutdown
Second stage ignition.
1-2 Sep.

Don't think they'd have the second stage firing before sep!

They do. There's grating between the stages where the exhaust releases until physical sep.

Thanks Chris! I too like Proton!

One question I have is where does the 1st and 2nd seperate? When they bolt the two stages togother both have half the lattice; but that can't be the actual seperation. Surely all of that structure must be left behind on the first stage; and the engines fully exposed?

Not entirely sure. I'll check the LV manual. Maybe Anik or someone would be able to give a fast answer.

Suggests in the middle of the lattice...

[Silmfeanor]

ILS getting their point across that Proton M is tall

Ugly too.  I have to say that Proton screams 'Soviet-era design' from every rivet and seam.

I couldnt disagree more; I think it looks like a real rocket. A real, streamlined, bolted, silver rocket. That goes up and does it business without any fuss. Cant argue about preferences though I guess.

[mdo]

Incredibly annoying promo videos BTW

If you prefer authenticity over the choreographed sing sang of professional commentary then www.tv-tsenki.com is your choice. Both webstreams ended before a preliminary orbit was reached though.

[Art LeBrun]

ILS getting their point across that Proton M is tall

Ugly too.  I have to say that Proton screams 'Soviet-era design' from every rivet and seam.

I couldnt disagree more; I think it looks like a real rocket. A real, streamlined, bolted, silver rocket. That goes up and does it business without any fuss. Cant argue about preferences though I guess.

Beautiful, functional and historical SLV for 45 YEARS.

[Targeteer]

Incredibly annoying promo videos BTW

If you prefer authenticity over the choreographed sing sang of professional commentary then www.tv-tsenki.com is your choice. Both webstreams ended before a preliminary orbit was reached though.

Thanks. I can't really complain too much since I am a DISHNETWORK subscriber in Ohio so a succesful launch will lead to better service 

[ugordan]

ILS getting their point across that Proton M is tall

Ugly too.

What the...

[cd-slam]

Ugly too.  I have to say that Proton screams 'Soviet-era design' from every rivet and seam.

Like the 'Soviet-era design' Soyuz? The most prolific launch vehicle ever designed? I don't see ugliness, I see reliability and functionality. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder for some.

[Space Pete]

Here's the launch video.

[anik]

EchoStar XV Second Burn Completion
http://www.ilslaunch.com/echostar-xv-second-burn-completion/

"As the Breeze M upper stage of our Proton M rocket continues its climb into space with the EchoStar XV satellite, we have received confirmation that the 2nd burn of the upper stage occurred and shut down as scheduled"

EchoStar XV Third and Fourth Burn
http://www.ilslaunch.com/echostar-xv-third-and-fourth-burn/

"We have confirmed that the Breeze M upper stage has successfully completed its 3rd and 4th burn, as well as jettisoning its additional propellant tank"

[anik]

EchoStar XV Mission Success
http://www.ilslaunch.com/echostar-xv-mission-success/

"We have had a successful mission with the Proton M Breeze M rocket, carrying the EchoStar XV satellite built by Space Systems/ Loral. We have had confirmation that the satellite separated from the vehicle on schedule at 11:53 p.m. EDT, or 03:53 UTC, 9 hours and 13 minutes after liftoff"

[Space Pete]

Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) today announced that the EchoStar XV satellite, built for DISH Network LLC, is performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan. The satellite deployed its solar arrays late Saturday night and early Sunday morning following its successful launch on Saturday from the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan aboard an ILS Proton Breeze M launch vehicle provided by International Launch Services. Later today, it will fire its main thruster in order to start maneuvering into geosynchronous orbit.

From http://investor.loral.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=486875


Official launch video from Roscosmos:



Attached: launch photo.

[Satori]

Does anyone knows when the EchoStar-15 was delivered to Baykonur)

Thanks!