Launch Date:
May 16, 2009
Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M
The Satellite
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Satellite Operator: ProtoStar Ltd of Bermuda
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End User: PT MNC Indovision of Indonesia
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Satellite Manufacturer: The Boeing Company
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Purpose: Direct-to-Home TV, High Definition TV, Multi-Media and Broadband Services
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Platform: 601 HP
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Separated Mass: ~4000 kg
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Satellite Design Life: 15 years
Highlights
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2nd ILS Launch of 2009
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51st Proton Launch for ILS
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2nd Satellite each for Indovision and ProtoStar
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12th Boeing Satellite Launched on a Proton
Latest News
ILS Proton Successfully Launches IndoStar II/ ProtoStar II Satellite
Launch Resources
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Mission Overview
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Media Advisory
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Live Broadcast
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
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Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on May 16, at 06:57 local time (May 15, 20:57 EDT, May 16, 00:57 GMT).
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Nominal separation took place at 16:13, May 16 local time (06:13 EDT, 10:13 GMT).
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Separation of the IndoStar II/ ProtoStar II satellite occured approximately 9 hours, 15 minutes after liftoff.
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Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 14,160 km x 35,786 km x 8.4 deg