Author Topic: LIVE: Proton-M launch with Satmex 8 - March 26, 2013 (Read 47837 times)

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #20 on:** 02/15/2013 03:24 pm »

Quote from: akula2 on 02/15/2013 07:34 am

Quote from: anik on 11/26/2012 01:24 pm
The rocket 93535 for Satmex 8 has arrived to Baikonur on November 10th. She was damaged. She will be returned to Moscow. The rocket 93536 for Anik G1 has departed Moscow on November 20th. She will replace damaged rocket.
Could you share how the Rocket got damaged? To what extent? Any links?

Thank you

AFAIK, During its move by railway from its factory to Baikonur Cosmodrome while in its rail transport containers.

akula2 · « **Reply #21 on:** 02/18/2013 08:38 am »

During its move by railway? I'm surprised because they do it so many times...just wondering the costs over the damage repairs

anik · « **Reply #22 on:** 02/27/2013 09:02 am »

The launch is planned at 19:06:48 UTC on March 26th.

Artyom. · « **Reply #23 on:** 03/18/2013 01:06 pm »

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2754
http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=284

Artyom. · « **Reply #24 on:** 03/21/2013 09:27 am »

Launcher integration is complete and the Proton-M rocket has moved to the Breeze-M fueling station.
http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2762 (on Russian)

Artyom. · « **Reply #25 on:** 03/23/2013 07:35 am »

Proton-M rocket was transported to the launch pad today.

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2763 (on Russian)

Adonis1 · « **Reply #26 on:** 03/23/2013 08:07 am »

MEDIA ADVISORY: ILS PROTON TO LAUNCH SATMEX 8
Reston, Va - March 22, 2013
(Coordinates for viewing in Mexico updated)

Payload:
Satmex 8 communications satellite
SSL 1300 Platform
Separated spacecraft mass: 5,474 kg
Launch Vehicle:
Proton M/Breeze M
705,000 kg (1,554,000 lbs), including payload
58.2 m (191 ft)
Launch Date:
March 27, 2013
Launch Time:
01:06:48 Baikonur
23:06:48 Moscow (March 26)
13:06:48 Mexico City (March 26)
12:06:48 Palo Alto (March 26)
19:06:48 GMT (March 26)
15:06:48 EDT (March 26)
Launch Site:
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 39
Launch Customer:
Satélites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V.(Satmex), Mexico City, Mexico
Satellite Manufacturer:
SSL, California, USA
Launch Vehicle Manufacturer:
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center,
Moscow, Russia
Launch Services Provider:
International Launch Services, Virginia, USA
Satellite Use:
Satmex 8 is a high-power C- and Ku-band satellite that will replace Satmex 5 and will provide fixed satellite services in North, Central and South Americas. This new satellite will provide enhanced performance and capacity to the coverage area. Satmex 8 will improve the current continental and regional services for video contribution, video distribution, broadband, cellular backhaul and distance learning.
Satellite Statistics:
__24 C-band transponders
__40 Ku-band transponders
__Planned orbital location: 116.8° 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 Satmex 8 satellite on board. The first three stages of the Proton will use a standard ascent profile to place the orbital unit (Breeze M upper stage and the Satmex 8 satellite) into a sub-orbital trajectory. From this point in the mission, the Breeze M will perform planned mission maneuvers to advance the orbital unit first to a circular parking orbit, then to an intermediate orbit, followed by a transfer orbit, and finally to a geostationary transfer orbit. Separation of the Satmex 8 satellite is scheduled to occur approximately 9 hours, 13 minutes after liftoff.
Target Orbit at Separation:
Perigee: 6,159 km
Apogee: 35,786 km
Inclination: 18.38 degrees
Spacecraft Separation:
Approximately 9 hours, 13 minutes after liftoff
ILS Mission Statistics:
_1st ILS Proton Launch in 2013
_78th ILS Proton Launch Overall
_1st Satmex Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
_25th SSL Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
Live Broadcast:
Live Coverage starting at 14:45 EDT/ 18:45 GMT
Launch is scheduled for 15:07 EDT/ 19:07 GMT
Broadcast concludes no later than 15:45 EDT/ 19:45 GMT
Webcast stream seen can be seen at:
http://satmex8.imgondemand.com/
And via Satellite TODAY:
http://www.satellitetoday.com/
Baikonur to US Eutelsat 10A will begin at 13:45 EDT
HD test for US/AMC-9 will begin at 14:15 EDT
SD test for Mexico will begin at 14:15 EDT

In Baikonur and Europe, the Launch Broadcast will be seen on the following (HD):
Eutelsat 10A (EX W2A) 10 deg East TXP B4 Channel 12MHZ SLOT 4C12
Uplink Frequency: 14357 MHZ POL X BY D-FRA-022 UP1
Downlink Frequency: 11057 MHZ POL Y
HD 1080i 50Hz DVBS2 8PSK 9.875Ms/s FEC 3/4,
P RoF 0.2 (MPEG4/H.264 420 21.503 Mbps)
AUDIO: 1 SOUND MONO
AUDIO: 2 SOUND MONO
In the US, the Launch Broadcast will be seen on the following (HD):
AMC-9, transponder C10, channel C10A
83 degrees West
18 mhz.
Uplink frequency: 6,116.000 Horizontal
Downlink frequency: 3,891.000 Vertical
1080i QPSK
FEC: 3/4
Symbol rate: 13.333, DVB – S, MPEG2 HD 4:2:0
In Mexico, the Launch Broadcast will be seen on the following (SD):
SatMex 6
113 degrees West
9 MHz
Transponder 12C1(d)
Center frequency of 6151.5 MHz uplink, V
3926.5 MHz downlink, H
Symbol rate: 6.900 Msps
Modulation: QPSK
FEC: 3/4 + Reed Solomon (188/204)

http://www.ilslaunch.com/newsroom/news-releases/media-advisory-ils-proton-launch-satmex-8

jacqmans · « **Reply #27 on:** 03/23/2013 08:52 am »

http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=19974

Artyom. · « **Reply #28 on:** 03/25/2013 10:27 am »

Roscosmos video of the roll-out:

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #29 on:** 03/25/2013 04:47 pm »

This is launcher n°4925656748.

anik · « **Reply #30 on:** 03/26/2013 09:17 am »

Information about launch: http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=630

Satori · « **Reply #31 on:** 03/26/2013 12:30 pm »

Moved for live coverage...

Artyom. · « **Reply #32 on:** 03/26/2013 01:03 pm »

State commission has given "go" for a fuelling of Proton-M rocket.
http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2766 (on Russian)

Mapperuo · « **Reply #33 on:** 03/26/2013 04:57 pm »

Current view from their satellite feed, live high definition from Baikonur today:

Artyom. · « **Reply #34 on:** 03/26/2013 04:58 pm »

Live from Baikonur Cosmodrome!

Satori · « **Reply #35 on:** 03/26/2013 04:58 pm »

Live from Baykonur (don't expect a good feed from TsENKI)

Artyom. · « **Reply #36 on:** 03/26/2013 05:00 pm »

Service tower being rolled to the launch position

input~2 · « **Reply #37 on:** 03/26/2013 05:04 pm »

NOTAM for 1st stage debris

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K0117/13 - ATS ROUTE SEGMENTS CLSD: 1.B822 BETIK-LUGER FROM 75 KM TO 120 KM 2.A113 TIROK-GISIR FROM 25 KM TO 65 KM SFC/UNL. DAILY 1900/2000, 26 MAR 19:00 2013 UNTIL 28 MAR 20:00 2013. CREATED: 24 MAR 01:43 201

Navigational warning for 3rd stage debris

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NO.13-0199 Date:2013/03/22 12 UTC

NORTH PACIFIC, WESTERN PART.
DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION AREA DESIGNATED
DUE TO ROCKET CARRIER ELEMENTS FALL.
1900Z TO 2030Z DAILY 26 TO 29 MAR.
IN ELLIPSE SHAPED AREA CENTERED IN
24-23N 161-46E. LARGE AXIS 216 MILES AND
SMALL AXIS 59.4 MILES. AZIMUTH OF LARGE
AXIS 134 DEGREES.
CANCEL THIS MSG 292130Z MAR.

Satori · « **Reply #38 on:** 03/26/2013 05:05 pm »

Mapperuo, what feed are you using?

Quote from: Mapperuo on 03/26/2013 04:57 pm

Current view from their satellite feed, live high definition from Baikonur today:

Mapperuo · « **Reply #39 on:** 03/26/2013 05:07 pm »

Direct from satellite, 10 east. It's 1920x1080.

Quote from: Satori on 03/26/2013 05:05 pm

Mapperuo, what feed are you using?

Quote from: Mapperuo on 03/26/2013 04:57 pm
Current view from their satellite feed, live high definition from Baikonur today: