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LIVE: Proton-M/Briz-M – Türksat-4B – October 16, 2015 (20:40 UTC)
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Stan Black
on 31 Jan, 2015 06:48
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#1
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Stan Black
on 31 Jan, 2015 06:48
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Tender from the Centre for Operation of Land-Based Space Infrastructure (TsENKI) for insurance to cover various launch sites; for preparation and launch of rockets «Proton», «Soyuz», «Zenit»:-
http://www.zakupki.gov.ru/223/purchase/public/purchase/info/common-info.html?noticeId=1922237Direct link to document, dated 29th December 2014:-
http://www.zakupki.gov.ru/223/purchase/public/download/download.html?id=10741151РКН: КА «Турксат-4Б», РН «Протон-М»
Дата запуска: 2 кв. 2015
Страховая сумма (лимит ответственности) млн.руб.: 2 558,10
Страховая премия (максимальный тариф) млн.руб.: 17,9
Launch: satellite Türksat-4B, rocket Proton-M
Launch date: 2nd quarter of 2015
The sum insured (limit of liability), million ruble: 2 558,10
Insurance premium (maximum tariff), million ruble: 17,9
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#2
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Stan Black
on 02 Apr, 2015 16:50
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Some new launch dates from http://ria.ru/science/20150402/1056104608.html:
Proton/Kosmos ("harpoon"): May 19
Proton/Inmarsat 5-F3: May 31
Proton/Express-AM8: June 18
Proton/Turksat 4B: June 30
Soyuz-2.1a/Kosmos ("film camera"): May 15
Soyuz-2.1b/Kosmos ("digital cam"): June 5
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#3
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Stan Black
on 19 Jun, 2015 11:54
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#4
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Stan Black
on 29 Aug, 2015 11:27
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Planned Russian space launches
(suborbital launches are not included!)
2015
Date – Satellite(s) – Rocket/Upper stage – Cosmodrome – Time (UTC)
September 14 – Ekspress-AM8 – Proton-M/DM-03 – Baikonur, 81/24 19:00
October 9 – Turksat-4B – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur, 200/39 21:06
October – Garpun № 12L – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur, 81/24
November 22 – Ekspress-AMU1 – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur, 81/24
2016
Date – Satellite(s) – Rocket/Upper stage – Cosmodrome – Time (UTC)
January 7 – Exomars-2016 (TGO+EDM Schiaparelli) – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur
First quarter – Eutelsat-9B – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur, 200/39
First quarter – Intelsat-31 – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur, 200/39
First quarter – Echostar-21 – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur
End of year – Asiasat-9 – Proton-M/Briz-M – Baikonur
TBD – Elektro-L № 3 – Proton-M/DM-03 – Baikonur
2017
Date – Satellite(s) – Rocket/Upper stage – Cosmodrome – Time
TBD – MLM Nauka – Proton-M – Baikonur, 200/39
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#5
by
Satori
on 02 Sep, 2015 21:31
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Turksat-4B arrived at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on September 2 on board a Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan.
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#6
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xm11
on 28 Sep, 2015 17:07
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#7
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Galactic Penguin SST
on 29 Sep, 2015 14:55
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#8
by
anik
on 29 Sep, 2015 15:31
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#9
by
xm11
on 01 Oct, 2015 17:20
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#10
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Stan Black
on 01 Oct, 2015 20:09
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#11
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 07 Oct, 2015 08:45
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According to Russian reports this launch has slipped to October 16 at 20:40 UTC - some say this is related to Turkish President Erdogan heading for Baikonur to see this launch.
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#12
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Artyom.
on 07 Oct, 2015 11:22
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#13
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 07 Oct, 2015 14:57
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According to Russian reports this launch has slipped to October 16 at 20:40 UTC - some say this is related to Turkish President Erdogan heading for Baikonur to see this launch.
The rumor is probably wrong -
Anatoly Zak reports that the slip is caused by a failed overhead crane at the MIK that is required for moving the rocket onto the train transporter.
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#14
by
clsspace
on 08 Oct, 2015 15:46
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Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Fire reported at shopping facility in Baikonur
Overnight reporting identifies that a substantial fire has caused significant damage to a shopping facility in Baikonur on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, the blaze took until Thursday morning to fully extinguish. Details relating to the incident remain scarce, likely due to the state control of media in the country. Casualty numbers also remain undisclosed. Those with an interest in this incident should contact their relevant consular service for further details.
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#15
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Artyom.
on 08 Oct, 2015 16:52
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I don't think, that a fire in a shopping facility may cause the postponement of the launch
. Baikonur is not only a cosmodrome, it's also a city.
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#16
by
Satori
on 12 Oct, 2015 19:59
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Launch information and cyclograms (in Russian by now)
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#17
by
input~2
on 13 Oct, 2015 07:13
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K1632/15 - ATS ROUTE SEGMENTS CLSD: 1.A113 TIROK-GISIR FM 20 TO 65 KM 2.B822 LUGER-BETIK FM 35 TO 85 KM SFC/UNL. 16 OCT 20:30 2015 UNTIL 16 OCT 21:15 2015. CREATED: 12 OCT 13:26 2015
P6210/15 - RESTRICTED AREA ACT: UNR1238. SFC - UNL, DAILY 2035-2120, 16 OCT 20:35 2015 UNTIL 19 OCT 21:20 2015. CREATED: 09 OCT 11:05 2015
P6207/15 - ATS RTE SEGMENTS CLSD: B206 ARNUL - AKTAS, G489 TELRU - AKTAS. SFC - UNL, DAILY 2035-2120, 16 OCT 20:35 2015 UNTIL 19 OCT 21:20 2015. CREATED: 09 OCT 06:49 2015
NO.15-0786 Date:2015/10/09 12 UTC
NORTH PACIFIC, WESTERN PART.
DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION AREA DESIGNATED DUE TO ROCKET CARRIER ELEMENTS FALL.
2030Z TO 2200Z DAILY 13 TO 16 OCT.
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 162300Z OCT.
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#18
by
jacqmans
on 13 Oct, 2015 10:53
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#19
by
Satori
on 13 Oct, 2015 11:25
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And the previously posted information but now in English...
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#20
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Artyom.
on 15 Oct, 2015 13:11
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#21
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 16 Oct, 2015 05:01
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Moved for live coverage!
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#22
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Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 10:52
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Proton-M long serial number 4926907976.
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#23
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 13:50
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#24
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 16:45
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From Roscosmos favebook page.
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#25
by
xm11
on 16 Oct, 2015 17:17
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#26
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Artyom.
on 16 Oct, 2015 18:04
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#27
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 18:07
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#28
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 18:09
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At T-2h 30m the launch pad will be open for final closeouts.
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#29
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 18:34
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At T-2h all personnel should be in their final positions for launch.
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#30
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 19:20
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At T-1h commences the rollback of the Mobile Service Tower.
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#31
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 19:27
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Well, rollback already started...
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#32
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Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 19:28
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#33
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 19:28
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#34
by
Mapperuo
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:11
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#35
by
Skyrocket
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:19
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Are the serial numbers of the Proton and the Briz known?
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#36
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northenarc
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:21
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#37
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Artyom.
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:23
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Are the serial numbers of the Proton and the Briz known?
Proton-M: № 93556
Briz-M: № 99557
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#38
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Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:24
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T-15 mins. ILS webcast is all over the place for me right now.
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#39
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northenarc
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:25
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Weather report, my ILS feed works but Tsenki is out.
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#40
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Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:30
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#41
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Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:31
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HA! Mitsubishi guy starts talking and some mystery fella in a black coat just turns up behind him!
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#42
by
Danderman
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:31
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So why is the northernmost launch site in Baikonur called the "southern launch complex"?
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#43
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Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:33
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#44
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Adonis1
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:35
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#45
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Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:36
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T-4 mins.
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#46
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Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:39
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#47
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Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:41
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#48
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Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:41
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#49
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Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:42
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#50
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Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:42
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#51
by
northenarc
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:42
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#52
by
Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:43
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#53
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:48
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Nominal flight so far. Waiting for 3rd stage / Briz-M sep.
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#54
by
Mapperuo
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:48
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#55
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Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:51
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And we had 3rd stage / Briz-M sep.
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#56
by
Satori
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:52
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This is a 9h 13m long mission. Spacecrafet separation is schedule for 0553:11UTC.
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#57
by
Chris Bergin
on 16 Oct, 2015 20:59
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That's ILS' broadcast over.
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#58
by
catdlr
on 16 Oct, 2015 23:27
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Was the debris at launch on this picture above normal?
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#59
by
northenarc
on 16 Oct, 2015 23:36
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Was the debris at launch on this picture above normal?
There is usually some off to the sides but that's the most I remember seeing on the 'front' side that faces that camera. The ILS guy hesitated a second until it cleared the cloud to say liftoff.
Edit: Seems like they've changed camera positions somewhat the last few launches at site 200/39, that may have something to do with the change.
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#60
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northenarc
on 16 Oct, 2015 23:39
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First and second Briz-M burns completed successfully.
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#61
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catdlr
on 16 Oct, 2015 23:40
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Was the debris at launch on this picture above normal?
There is usually some off to the sides but that's the most I remember seeing on the 'front' side that faces that camera. The ILS guy hesitated a second until it cleared the cloud to say liftoff.
Thanks. I held my breath and my wife (not a space fan) mentioned to me "was that normal?". I see from your screen shots there are some very large pieces flying off from the other side as well.
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#62
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northenarc
on 17 Oct, 2015 00:46
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Third and fourth Briz-M burns and APT jettison completed successfully.
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#63
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Artyom.
on 17 Oct, 2015 04:11
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#64
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 17 Oct, 2015 04:55
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Last burn of the Briz-M will start in 35 minutes.
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#65
by
input~2
on 17 Oct, 2015 05:25
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#66
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 17 Oct, 2015 05:55
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Some minutes ago:
ILS @ILSLaunch
#Turksat4b 5th main engine burn completed successfully. Next update in 20 minutes.
Spacecraft separation coming up.
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#67
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input~2
on 17 Oct, 2015 06:07
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ILS confirms spacecraft separation!
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#68
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northenarc
on 17 Oct, 2015 06:09
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Congrats to ILS on successful mission, I'm sure they're glad to have their launch rate getting back to normal.
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#69
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input~2
on 17 Oct, 2015 06:12
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S/C separation was 19 seconds early (same as for Inmarsat-5F2 and Inmarsat-5F3)
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#70
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northenarc
on 17 Oct, 2015 06:23
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S/C separation was 19 seconds early (same as for Inmarsat-5F2 and Inmarsat-5F3)
Ok, I fixed it
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#71
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Artyom.
on 17 Oct, 2015 07:08
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#72
by
Chris Bergin
on 17 Oct, 2015 10:25
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Good news indeed.
ILS PROTON SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES TURKSAT 4B FOR TURKSAT
Sixth Proton Launch of the Year; 91st ILS Proton Launch Overall
BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan, October 17, 2015– International Launch Services (ILS), a leader in providing mission integration and launch services to the global commercial satellite industry, successfully launched the TURKSAT 4B satellite into orbit today on an ILS Proton vehicle. The satellite was built by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for Turksat Satellite Communication, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. (Turksat A.S.), one of the world’s leading operators in the satellite communication business. This was the 2nd Proton launch for both the satellite operator and the manufacturer; it was also the 6th Proton launch of the year.
The ILS Proton Breeze M vehicle launched from Pad 39 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 02:40 today local time (16 October 16:40 ET). The first three stages of the Proton used a standard ascent profile to place the orbital unit (Breeze M upper stage and the TURKSAT 4B satellite) into a sub-orbital trajectory. From this point in the mission, the Breeze M performed 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 TURKSAT 4B satellite occurred approximately 9 hours and 13 minutes after liftoff.
TURKSAT 4B will provide telecommunication and direct TV broadcasting services over a wide geographic region between west of China and east of England, spanning Turkey, as well as Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. TURKSAT 4B is a multi-band satellite with an expected on-orbit maneuver lifespan of 30 years. The satellite will provide high flexibility of switchability and connectivity among different service areas to its customers.
The satellite weighed over 4.9 metric tons at liftoff and is the ninth satellite built on Mitsubishi Electric’s DS2000 platform, a fully proven modular platform with the flexibility to handle a broad range of payload applications.
ILS President Kirk Pysher stated, “This is the second ILS Proton launch for Mitsubishi Electric and Turksat, following the launch of TURKSAT 4A in February of last year. It has been an honor to be entrusted with these important satellites and to ensure their safe delivery to orbit. The teams at Mitsubishi Electric, Turksat, Khrunichev, and ILS are to be commended for their tireless work and dedication.”
Prof. Dr. Ensar Gul, Turksat A.S. CEO and Chairman of the Board, said, “The TURKSAT 4B satellite will enhance our direct TV broadcasting services over a wide geographic region including Turkey, Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. This additional satellite capacity from TURKSAT 4B, enabled by ILS Proton, is a significant milestone achievement. We are grateful for all of those who worked diligently to ensure mission success.”
Mitsubishi Electric General Manager of Space Systems Division, Yasunori Kamochi added, “Our first Proton launch with ILS last year was flawless; we are very pleased that our second launch with TURKSAT 4B was equally as successful with an extremely smooth mission and execution of the launch.”
This was the 91st ILS Proton Launch and the 407th launch for Proton overall since its maiden flight in 1965. The Proton Breeze M vehicle is developed and built by Khrunichev Research and Production Space Center of Moscow, one of the mainstays of the space industry and majority shareholder in ILS.
About ILS and Khrunichev
ILS is a world leader in providing launch services for global satellite operators and offers a complete array of services and support, from contract signing through mission management and on-orbit delivery. ILS markets the Proton and Angara vehicles to commercial satellite operators worldwide and is a U.S. company headquartered in Reston, VA., near Washington, D.C. For more information, visit
www.ilslaunch.com.
Khrunichev, which holds the majority interest in ILS, is one of the cornerstones of the Russian space industry. Khrunichev manufactures the Proton system and is developing the Angara launch system. The Proton launches from facilities at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, and has a heritage of more than 400 missions since 1965. Khrunichev includes, among its branches, a number of key manufacturers of launch vehicle and spacecraft components in Moscow and in other cities of the Russian Federation. For more information, visit
www.khrunichev.com.
About Turksat A.S
Turksat A.S., a satellite operator company in Turkey, manages and operates its satellites and provides all types of satellite communications through Turksat and other satellites. With its high-tech infrastructure and experienced staff, Turksat is one of the world’s leading operators in the satellite communication business. Through innovative projects to meet the communication demands of the communities in the East hemisphere, Turksat provides services not only for Turkey, but also for people all over the world. For more information, visit
www.turksat.com.tr About Mitsubishi Electric
With over 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is contributing to creating a vibrant and affluent society by enhancing its technologies, services, and creative powers, as a leader in the manufacture and sales of electric and electronic equipment used in Energy and Electric Systems, Industrial Automation, Information and Communication Systems including satellite systems, satellite components and ground systems, Electronic Devices, and Home Appliances. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,567.2 billion yen (US$ 37.9 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. For more information visit
http://global.mitsubishielectric.com*At an exchange rate of 94 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2013.
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#73
by
Satori
on 17 Oct, 2015 10:46
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Exact launch time was 2040:10.982UTC
Spacecraft separation was at 0552:51.757UTC on October 17.
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#74
by
input~2
on 17 Oct, 2015 12:02
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Estimated injection orbit: 9130 x 35705 km x 13.24°
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#75
by
input~2
on 17 Oct, 2015 18:52
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Objects catalogued:
2015-060A/40984 in 9169 x 35759 km x 13.07° (S/C)
2015-060B/40985 in 7923 x 34070 km x 13.51° (Briz-M)
2015-060C/40986 in 357 x 21677 km x 49.36° (Briz-M APT)
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#76
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Mikhail-G
on 17 Oct, 2015 19:19
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At the space-track.com website, I can't find the object 2015-060C/40986 in 357 x 21677 km x 49.36° (Briz-M APT). Instead I found 2015-060C/40986 in 9170 x 35759 km x 13.07°. Hmm... What does that mean?
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#77
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jcm
on 18 Oct, 2015 05:58
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At the space-track.com website, I can't find the object 2015-060C/40986 in 357 x 21677 km x 49.36° (Briz-M APT). Instead I found 2015-060C/40986 in 9170 x 35759 km x 13.07°. Hmm... What does that mean?
It means they got confused. The first two elsets for 40986 are as expected but the most recent one is actually
an elset for 40984.
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#78
by
gwiz
on 18 Oct, 2015 11:09
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Comparing with Turksat 4A elements, 60C early sets are a transfer orbit for the whole stage/payload stack and there are no elements yet for the tank.
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#79
by
input~2
on 18 Oct, 2015 18:54
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Comparing with Turksat 4A elements, 60C early sets are a transfer orbit for the whole stage/payload stack and there are no elements yet for the tank.
Well, according to Khrunichev the expected orbit for Briz-M APT was to be:
352 x 21670 km x 49.3° with an argument of perigee of 356°
and as mentionned above the first elset for 60C gives a very close orbit:
357 x 21677 km x 49.36° with an argument of perigee of 355.58°
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#80
by
gwiz
on 19 Oct, 2015 11:25
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You're right, the original elset for the Turksat 4A tank was for a higher orbit, but then it was altered to one similar to the Turksat 4B early elsets.
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#81
by
BabaORileyUSA
on 21 Oct, 2015 11:55
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In general, at least for commercial Proton-M/Briz-M launches, the more massive the PL is at separation, the lower the orbit the APT is jettisoned into, because the Briz-M uses its fuel faster, the APT is depleted sooner, and tossed off earlier. Turksat-4B is supposed to have slightly more mass than Turksat-4A (4,924 kg v 4,850 kg), and it has an apogee height that is ~570 km lower. For extremely 'light' payloads, the 3rd and 4th Briz-M burns are combined into a single burn, and the APT has an apogee height at GEO altitude.
. Baikonur is not only a cosmodrome, it's also a city.
