Author Topic: Proton-M launch with Inmarsat-5 F1 - December 8, 2013 (1212UTC)  (Read 67102 times)

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1st Boeing-built Inmarsat-5 Satellite on Track for 2013 Launch

High-data-rate communications satellite passes key environmental test


EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2013 -- The first of three Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellites being built by Boeing [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed a key system life test, paving the way for it to launch later this year. The satellite performed as expected during the spacecraft thermal vacuum test, which simulated the cold, airless vacuum of space.

"We remain focused on continuing to complete crucial milestones to successfully deliver this series of satellites," said Craig Cooning, vice president and general manager of Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems. "The Inmarsat-5 series is built on our 702HP model of satellites, which is flight-proven with over 20 spacecraft in orbit."

When operational, the Inmarsat-5 satellites will support Inmarsat's Global Xpress network, the world's first high speed, mobile broadband service, providing vital data connectivity for government and commercial users on land, at sea and in the air. The two remaining satellites, which will complete Global Xpress' global coverage, are currently in production at Boeing's Satellite Development Center.
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Launch brochure is attached.
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Inmarsat-5 F1, 2, 3

Inmarsat ordered three Ka-band Inmarsat-5 satellites in August 2010 from Boeing for about $1 billion to deliver faster broadband to its commercial and government customers by end-2014.

The fixed-price contract, with options, calls for three BSS-702HP commercial spacecraft that will operate in geosynchronous orbit with flexible global coverage.

Each Inmarsat-5 satellite will carry 89 Ka-band beams that will operate in geosynchronous orbit with flexible global coverage. The satellites are designed to generate approximately 15 kilowatts of power at the start of service and approximately 13.8 kilowatts at the end of their 15-year design life. To generate such high power, each spacecraft's two solar wings employ five panels each of ultra triple-junction gallium arsenide solar cells. The BSS-702HP carries the xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS) for all on-orbit maneuvering. When operational, the Inmarsat-5 satellites will provide Inmarsat with a comprehensive range of global mobile satellite services, including mobile broadband communications for deep-sea vessels, in-flight connectivity for airline passengers and streaming high-resolution video, voice and data.

The Boeing satellites will provide Inmarsat with the ability to adapt to shifting subscriber usage patterns of high data rates, specialized applications and evolving demographics over a projected 15-year lifetime. In a separate arrangement, Boeing has also entered into a distribution partnership with Inmarsat to provide L- and Ka-band capacity to key users within the U.S. government.

The Inmarsat-5 spacecraft will be compatible with the Ariane, Sea Launch, Proton and Atlas launch vehicles. Launch services will be procured by Inmarsat.

Nation: International
Type / Application: Communication
Operator: Inmarsat
Contractors: Boeing Satellite Systems
Equipment: 89 Ka-band transponders
Configuration: BSS-702HP
Propulsion: ?, XIPS
Power: 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime: 15 years
Mass: 5900 kg; 3750 kg (BOL)
Orbit: GEO

http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/inmarsat-5.htm
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Inmarsat 5F-1 satellite was delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome.

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Breeze M Delivered to Baikonur For Inmarsat 5F-1 Satellite Launch

The Breeze M upper stage designated to the Proton launch vehicle that will be used to loft Inmarsat 5F-1 for Inmarsat (Great Britain) was delivered today to Baikonur Launch Base.
 
The Breeze M upper stage was brought to Baikonur’s Yubileyny Airfield aboard an Antonov cargo plane operated by Polet. The plane landed at approximately 10:00 a.m. Moscow Time.
 
Today the Breese M will be moved to Integration-and-Test Facility 92A-50 where the Proton M launch vehicle meant to put Inmarsat 5F-1 into orbit and the satellite currently are being processed according to schedule.
 
The Proton M/Breeze M launch services for the Inmarsat 5F-1 mission were contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILS), a Russia-U.S. joint venture. The Inmarsat 5 F-1 launch mass is approximately 6.0 tons. The satellite was   built by Boeing Satellite Systems.

The Inmarsat 5 F-1 launch is scheduled for December 2013.

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ILS Mission Site is now Live:
http://www.ilslaunch.com/mission-control/mission-inmarsat-5-f1

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LINK: http://www.ilslaunch.com/mission-control/mission-blog/sc-arrival

SC ARRIVAL!
November 11, 2013 12:00 am (GMT)
ILS Launch Team
With the full Inmarsat-5 F1 team gathered in Baikonur, they headed to Yubileiny Airfield to meet the Antonov-124 that was delivering the Inmarsat-5 F1 spacecraft.  Just like commercial flights, the Antonov-124 can also experience weather delays, as was the case today due to rough weather over Canada and Iceland.  After touchdown the SC in its container was slowly and precisely maneuvered to the railcar for its journey to hall 92A-50 and arrived at approximately 00h30 on 12 Nov.

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LINK: http://www.ilslaunch.com/mission-control/mission-blog/sc-offload-and-fitcheck-0

SC OFFLOAD AND FITCHECK
November 12, 2013 12:00 am (GMT)
ILS Launch Team
Once the SC in its container was safely inside 92A-50 and after the Globus-1M-3/Proton launch from Pad 24, the team began early in the day to offload the SC and perform a fitcheck.  The offload requires highly skilled manpower to meticulously transfer the SC safely off the railcar, unpack it from its container and place it onto the payload adaptor for the fitcheck.
Within the next week, the SC will undergo rigorous testing.  During this time, the team will gradually adjust to their new surroundings and time-zone changes (11 hours for ILS and 14 hours for Boeing).

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LINK: http://www.ilslaunch.com/mission-control/mission-blog/breeze-m-arrival-0

BREEZE-M ARRIVAL!
November 15, 2013 10:00 pm (GMT)
ILS Launch Team
Today, right on schedule, the Breeze-M upper stage arrived in Baikonur at Yubileiny Airfield on an Antonov 124.   It was then offloaded to a rail car and a few hours later rolled into Hall 101 for testing in preparation for joint operations.    Testing on the SC is proceeding very well and will soon move into Hall Hall 101 for mating with the Breeze-M.   This campaign is well underway!

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Proton M Ascent Unit Integration Under Way in Preparation for Inmarsat 5F-1 Mission

Proton M/Inmarsat 5F-1 launch campaign continues at the Baikonur Launch Base.  The Inmarsat 5F-1 spacecraft is built by Boeing Satellite Systems, U.S.A. for the Inmarsat satellite communication operator, UK.
 
Yesterday, the international team including engineers and technicians from Khrunichev, the Yuzhny Space Center, Boeing and ILS began integration of the Ascent Unit. They installed the spacecraft on a Breeze M upper stage and then rotated the assembly to a horizontal position.  Having run initially through joint electrical checkouts of the stack, the team began installation of the payload fairing halves.
 
The plan for the next two days includes the completion of Ascent Unit encapsulation followed by PLF tightness prooftesting, checkouts of Ascent Unit electrical connections, and Ascent Unit preparation for being moved to Hall 111 – the area where the Ascent Unit will be integrated with a Proton M launch vehicle.
 
The contract for using a Proton in support of the Inmarsat 5F-1 mission is concluded by International Launch Services Inc, a Russia/U.S. joint venture headquartered in Reston, VA.
 
The spacecraft lift-off mass will be about 6000 kilograms and the scheduled launch date is December 8.
 
http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=894

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Final Proton M ILV Integration for Launching Inmarsat 5F-1: Photo Coverage


Preparations for launching Proton M integrated launch vehicle (ILV) with the Inmarsat 5F-1 spacecraft on board for the Inmarsat telecommunications operator of the UK are proceeding as scheduled.
 
Main operations to be carried out at Integration-and-Test Facility (ITF) 92A-50 were shifted to Hall 111.  On November 30, following the completion of final checkouts in the clean room of Hall 101, the Ascent Unit was moved to Hall 111 for mating to the launch vehicle.
 
Last weekend, engineers and technicians from Khrunichev as well as from other space-industry companies performed overall Proton M/Inmarsat 5F-1 integration, carried out routine electrical check-outs.
 
At the moment, the ILV is being processed for roll-out to the Fueling Station where the Breeze M low-pressure tanks will be loaded with propellants.  In particular, final electrical checkouts on the Proton ILV and installation of a thermal blanket on the Ascent Unit are to be performed before the end of this day.
 
The Inmarsat 5F-1 launch is to take place on 8 December.

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Proton M at Fueling Station Now


Final operations preceding Proton M/Inmarsat 5F-1 roll-out to the pad have started at Baikonur.

Earlier this morning, the Proton M ILV has been rolled out to the Fueling Station for loading the Breeze M low-pressure tanks with propellants.

It should take several days to complete fueling operations and then the ILV should be moved to the Launch Pad.

It will be up to the State Review Board to issue a decision on the readiness of the Proton M/Breeze M/Inmarsat 5F-1 ILV for roll-out.

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=896
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ILS PROTON TO LAUNCH INMARSAT-5 F1
MEDIA ADVISORY:
ILS PROTON TO LAUNCH INMARSAT-5 F1
Payload:
Inmarsat-5 F1 communications satellite
BSS-702HP Platform
Separated spacecraft mass:
6,100 kg
Launch Vehicle:
Proton M/Breeze M
705,000 kg (1,554,000 lb), including payload
58.2 m (191ft)
Launch Date:
December 08, 2013
Launch Time:
18:12 Baikonur
16:12 Moscow
12:12 London
12:12 GMT
07:12 EST
Launch Site:
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Launch Pad 39
Launch Customer:
Inmarsat, London, England
Satellite Manufacturer:
Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems, California, USA
Launch Vehicle Manufacturer:
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center,Russia
Launch Services Provider: 
International Launch Services, Virginia, USA
Satellite Use:
Inmarsat Global Xpress will be the first globally available high-speed broadband network. It will be delivered over three Inmarsat-5 satellites and will offer the unique combination of global coverage from a single operator, consistent higher performance of up to 50 Mbps, and the network reliability for which Inmarsat is renowned. Based on Ka-band technology, GX will consistently deliver higher performance through more compact terminals at a lower cost than existing VSAT services, making it accessible to many more users..
Satellite Statistics:
__89 ka-band transponders
__Anticipated service life: 15 years
Mission Profile:The Proton M launch vehicle, utilizing a 5-burn Breeze M Supersynchronous Transfer Orbit mission design, will lift off from Pad 39 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, with the Inmarsat-5 F1 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 Inmarsat-5 F1 satellite) into a sub-orbital trajectory. From this point in the mission, the Breeze M will per-form 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 supersynchronous transfer orbit. Separation of the Inmarsat-5 F1 satellite is scheduled to occur approximately 15 hours, 31 minutes after liftoff.
Target Orbit at Separation: 
Perigee: 4,341km
Apogee: 65,000 km
Inclination: 26.75 degrees
Spacecraft Separation: Approximately 15 hours, 31 minutes after liftoff
ILS Mission Statistics:
_7th ILS Proton Launch in 2013
_84th ILS Proton Launch Overall
_3rd Inmarsat Satellite Launched on Proton
_16th Boeing Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
Live Broadcast: Live Coverage starting at 06:45 EST/ 11:45 GMT
Launch is scheduled for 07:12 EST/ 12:12 GMT
Broadcast concludes no later than 07:45 EDT/ 12:45 GMT
Webcast can be seen at:
http://inmarsat5f1.imgondemand.com
And via Satellite TODAY at:
http://www.satellitetoday.com/
Satellite Test Signals:
Baikonur to Washington Eutelsat 10A will begin at 0545 Eastern/1045 GMT
Live test for Europe/ Baikonur will begin at 0615 Eastern/1115 GMT
BAIKONUR TO WASHINGTON KHRUNICHEV U/L (HD)
EUTELSAT 10A  10 deg East TXP B3 CHANNEL 12MHZ SLOT 3A12
UPLINK FREQ.: 14345 MHZ POL Y
DOWNLINK FR.: 11045 MHZ POL X
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 Baikonur and Europe, THE LAUNCH BROADCAST WILL BE SEEN ON THE FOLLOWING (HD)
EUTELSAT 10A  10 deg East TXP B3 CHANNEL 12MHZ SLOT 3C12
UPLINK FREQ.: 14357 MHZ POL Y BY D-FRA-022  UP1
DOWNLINK FR.: 11057 MHZ POL X
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
 
More Information:   
Live streaming will begin approximately 27 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-inmarsat-5-f1

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Earlier this morning, the Proton M ILV has been rolled out to the Fueling Station for loading the Breeze M low-pressure tanks with propellants.

It should take several days to complete fueling operations and then the ILV should be moved to the Launch Pad.


The Briz-M main engine uses prop in low pressure tanks as the engine is fed by a turbopump.

The four 40 kg thrusters use prop in high pressure tanks as they are pressure fed.

This is why Briz does not have a unified fuel system, since the two sets of engines operate in different modes. IF Briz-M had a unified fuel system, then the 40 kg thrusters could be used as backup for the main engine in the event that the main engine should fail during orbital maneuvers.

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If my memory is correct the deployment of the payload to a super-synchronous altitude from a Proton launch is a rare event.   I think this might even be the highest super-synchronous altitude to be used on a Proton launch.
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Earlier this morning, the Proton M ILV has been rolled out to the Fueling Station for loading the Breeze M low-pressure tanks with propellants.

It should take several days to complete fueling operations and then the ILV should be moved to the Launch Pad.


The Briz-M main engine uses prop in low pressure tanks as the engine is fed by a turbopump.

The four 40 kg thrusters use prop in high pressure tanks as they are pressure fed.

This is why Briz does not have a unified fuel system, since the two sets of engines operate in different modes. IF Briz-M had a unified fuel system, then the 40 kg thrusters could be used as backup for the main engine in the event that the main engine should fail during orbital maneuvers.

Maybe, that will be or is part of the final Briz upgrade?
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If my memory is correct the deployment of the payload to a super-synchronous altitude from a Proton launch is a rare event.   I think this might even be the highest super-synchronous altitude to be used on a Proton launch.

http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/download/2013/ses6/email/rus/ses6_e11.htm
http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/download/2012/is22/email/rus/is22_e11.htm

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If my memory is correct the deployment of the payload to a super-synchronous altitude from a Proton launch is a rare event.   I think this might even be the highest super-synchronous altitude to be used on a Proton launch.
http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/download/2013/ses6/email/rus/ses6_e11.htm
http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/download/2012/is22/email/rus/is22_e11.htm

OK, not as rare as I thought purely from memory, but still rare. :-)
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Earlier this morning, the Proton M ILV has been rolled out to the Fueling Station for loading the Breeze M low-pressure tanks with propellants.

It should take several days to complete fueling operations and then the ILV should be moved to the Launch Pad.


The Briz-M main engine uses prop in low pressure tanks as the engine is fed by a turbopump.

The four 40 kg thrusters use prop in high pressure tanks as they are pressure fed.

This is why Briz does not have a unified fuel system, since the two sets of engines operate in different modes. IF Briz-M had a unified fuel system, then the 40 kg thrusters could be used as backup for the main engine in the event that the main engine should fail during orbital maneuvers.

Maybe, that will be or is part of the final Briz upgrade?


There is really no path to creating a unified fuel system for Briz without effectively re-engineering the entire stage. The 40 kg engines won't work at low fuel pressure, and the Briz main engine does not require high pressure tanks.  Making the main engine tanks into high pressure tanks would require significant additional mass.

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State Commission gave the approval to transport the rocket to the launch complex... http://www.roscosmos.ru/20031/ (In Russian)

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NOTAM for 2nd stage and fairing debris

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P6861/13 -  FLW ATS RTE SEGMENTS CLSD: B206  ARNUL-AKTAS, G489  TELRU-AKTAS. SFC - UNL, DAILY 1200-1300, 08 DEC 12:00 2013 UNTIL 10 DEC 13:00 2013. CREATED: 04 DEC 05:39 2013
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Proton M with Inmarsat 5F-1 at Launch Facility Now

Subject to the decision by the State Review Board, the Proton M integrated launch vehicle with a Breeze M upper stage carrying the Inmarsat 5F-1 spacecraft was delivered to the Launch Facility, Area 200 earlier this morning of December 5.  Here, the ILV was erected on the pad and the ground communication and pipe lines were connected to the Proton.

Khrunichev together with other space-industry companies have commenced the Countdown Day 1 operations.

http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=897

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