Author Topic: LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M launch with Eutelsat-3D - May 14, 2013 (Read 44679 times)

anik · « **on:** 04/09/2013 07:17 am »

According to http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2780, Briz-M upper stage was delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome today.

Artyom. · « **Reply #1 on:** 04/15/2013 09:45 am »

Eutelsat-3D satellite was delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome on April 13.
http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2787 (on Russian)

Artyom. · « **Reply #2 on:** 04/17/2013 10:26 am »

Mission overview

http://www.ilslaunch.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Eutelsat%203D%20Mission%20Overview%20final.pdf

Artyom. · « **Reply #3 on:** 05/01/2013 05:31 am »

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2798

Lewis007 · « **Reply #4 on:** 05/01/2013 08:24 am »

Some high-res pix can be found at Eutelsat's Flickr page.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eutelsat_communications/

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #5 on:** 05/01/2013 07:01 pm »

From ILS from mission blog
LINK: http://www.ilslaunch.com/mission-control/mission-blog/eutelsat-3d-joint-ops-begin

EUTELSAT 3D | JOINT OPS BEGIN!
April 29, 2013 11:34 am (GMT)
ILS Launch Team
Joint operations have started! What a day it was yesterday. All of the teams brought their “A” game, and worked very well together. What was expected to be a late night turned into a late evening. It was a great job by all. The orbital unit is sitting in the tilter, and today it will be tilted into the horizontal position. There are many activities going on in the next few days, but Wednesday will be a contingency day in observance of a Russian holiday. To celebrate, we will be hosting a big barbecue and inviting all of the teams on campaign!

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #6 on:** 05/01/2013 07:08 pm »

ENGLISH LINK: http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=854

News Releases
Proton Ascent Unit Integration Going on at Baikonur
30.04.2013
Integration of Ascent Unit for the Proton M/Breeze M/W3D ILV is under way at the Integration-and-Test Facility (‘MIK’), Area 92A-50, Baikonur.

Earlier today, in full accordance with the W3D Launch Campaign Schedule, engineers and technicians are encapsulating the W3D/Adapter/Breeze M stack.

As per schedule, final electrical checkouts of the Ascent Unit should be completed and the AU should be ready for moving to Hall 111 before the end of this week for mating to the launcher.

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RUSSIAN LINK: http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=2798

Пресс-релизы
На Байконуре проводится сборка космической головной части РКН "Протон"
30.04.2013
В монтажно-испытательном комплексе площадки 92-А50 космодрома проходят операции по сборке космической головной части ракеты космического назначения «Протон-М»/РБ «Бриз-М»/КА W3D.

Согласно графику подготовки по программе W3D, сегодня специалисты провели работы по установке створок головного обтекателя на сборку из космического аппарата W3D, переходной системы (адаптера)и разгонного блока «Бриз-М».

Согласно графику подготовки по программе W3D до конца недели будут проведены заключительные электрические проверки космической головной части и подготовка ее к вывозу в зал 111 для стыковки с ракетой–носителем.

Все фотографии>> (http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=291)

Artyom. · « **Reply #7 on:** 05/07/2013 11:02 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=2801 (on Russian)

Adonis1 · « **Reply #8 on:** 05/09/2013 06:27 pm »

MEDIA ADVISORY: ILS PROTON TO LAUNCH EUTELSAT 3D

Reston, VA – May 7, 2013
Payload:
EUTELSAT 3D communications satellite
Spacebus 4000 Platform
Separated spacecraft mass: 5,470 kg
Launch Vehicle:
Proton M/Breeze M
705,000 kg (1,554,000 lbs), including payload
58.2 m (191ft)
Launch Date:
May 14, 2013
Launch Time:
22:02:00 Baikonur
20:02:00 Moscow
18:02:00 Paris
16:02:00 GMT
12:02:00 EDT
Launch Site:
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 39
Launch Customer:
Eutelsat Communications, Paris, France
Satellite Manufacturer:
Thales Alenia Space, Cannes, France
Launch Vehicle Manufacturer:
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center,
Moscow, Russia
Launch Services Provider:
International Launch Services, Virginia, USA
Satellite Use:
EUTELSAT 3D will bring resources, reach and flexibility for high-growth professional video, data, telecom and broadband services at 3° east, an orbital position that sits at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia. Through a configuration of Ku and Ka transponders connected to three footprints, Eutelsat’s new satellite will serve customers in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. A fourth footprint in the Ku-band will serve customers in sub-Saharan Africa. EUTELSAT 3D will be located at 3° east until the launch in 2014 of EUTELSAT 3B that will further extend coverage to South America. It will subsequently continue service at 7° east.
Satellite Statistics:
__56 Ku and Ka-band transponders
__Planned initial orbital location: 3° east 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 EUTELSAT 3D 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 EUTELSAT 3D 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 geosynchronous transfer orbit. Separation of the EUTELSAT 3D satellite is scheduled to occur approximately 9 hours, 13 minutes after liftoff.
Target Orbit at Separation:
Perigee 6,775 km
Apogee: 35,696 km
Inclination: 17.5 degrees
Spacecraft Separation:
Approximately 9 hours, 13 minutes after liftoff
ILS Mission Statistics:
_3rd ILS Proton Launch in 2013
_80th ILS Proton Launch Overall
_7th Eutelsat Satellite Launched on Proton
_9th Thales Alenia Space Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
Live Broadcast:
Live Coverage starting at 11:45 EDT/ 15:45 GMT
Launch is scheduled for 12:02 EDT/ 16:02 GMT
Broadcast concludes no later than 12:45 EDT/ 16:45 GMT
Webcast stream seen can be seen at:
http://eutelsat3d.imgondemand.com/
Via Satellite Today at:
http://www.satellitetoday.com
Satellite Test Signals:
HD test for US/AMC-9 will begin at 11:15 EDT
Live test for Europe/Eutelsat/Baikonur will begin at 11:15 EDT/15:15 GMT

In Baikonur and Europe, the Launch Broadcast will be seen on the following (HD):
EBU REF 13/032766/01 amendment 01
EUTELSAT 10A (EX W2A) 10 deg East TXP B4 Channel 12MHZ SLOT 4G12
Uplink Frequency: 14381 MHZ POL X BY D-FRA-022 UP3 (ASI
ONLY) EU10A
Downlink Frequency: 11081 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 C10B
83 degrees West
18 mhz.
Uplink Frequency: 6,134.000 / Horizontal
Downlink frequency: 3,909.000 / Vertical
1080i QPSK
FEC: 3/4
Symbol rate: 13.333, DVB – S, MPEG2 HD 4:2:0
More Information:
Live streaming will begin approximately 15 minutes before liftoff. General mission information and launch status updates are available at www.ilslaunch.com. You can also follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook for mission updates.

http://www.ilslaunch.com/newsroom/news-releases/media-advisory-ils-proton-launch-eutelsat-3d

Satori · « **Reply #9 on:** 05/10/2013 04:41 pm »

Khrunichev information about the launch... http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=643

Artyom. · « **Reply #10 on:** 05/11/2013 09:34 am »

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

http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=20085 (on Russian)

Artyom. · « **Reply #11 on:** 05/11/2013 09:35 am »

input~2 · « **Reply #12 on:** 05/11/2013 04:46 pm »

NOTAM for Proton second stage and fairing debris

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P2138/13 - ATS RTE SEGMENTS CLSD: A814 ARNUL-LANBI, B206 ARNUL-AKTAS, G489 TELRU-AKTAS. SFC - UNL, DAILY 1600-1635, 14 MAY 16:00 2013 UNTIL 16 MAY 16:35 2013. CREATED: 10 MAY 07:23 2013

input~2 · « **Reply #13 on:** 05/11/2013 05:37 pm »

Navigational warning for 3rd stage debris

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NO.13-0351 Date:2013/05/10 12 UTC

NORTH PACIFIC, WESTERN PART.
DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION AREA DESIGNATED
DUE TO ROCKET CARRIER ELEMENTS FALL.
1600Z TO 1730Z DAILY 14 TO 17 MAY.
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 171830Z MAY.

input~2 · « **Reply #14 on:** 05/12/2013 01:54 pm »

NOTAM for Proton first stage debris

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K0220/13 - ATS ROUTE SEGMENTS CLSD: 1.A113 TIROK-GISIR FROM 25 TO 65KM 2.B822 LUGER-BETIK FROM 30 TO 70KM. SFC - UNL, 1405 1505 1605 1555/1625, 14 MAY 15:55 2013 UNTIL 16 MAY 16:25 2013. CREATED: 12 MAY 08:01 2013