Launch Date:
June 17, 2004
Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M
The Satellite
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Satellite Operator: Intelsat
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Satellite Manufacturer: EADS Astrium
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Purpose: Various Services
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Platform: Eurostar E3000
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Separated Mass: 5575 kg
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Satellite Design Life: 13 years
Highlights
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6th ILS launch of 2004
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32nd launch for Intelsat aboard Atlas and Proton launch vehicles
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29th ILS Proton launch
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307th Proton launch
Latest News
ILS And Proton Successfully Launch Intelsat 10-02 Satellite
Launch Resources
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Mission Overview
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Media Advisory
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
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The Proton M vehicle lifted off from Baikonur's Pad 39 at 4:27 a.m, June 17, local time (June 16: 18:27 EDT, 22:27 GMT).
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Nominal separation took place at 1:37 p.m. local time on June 17, (03:37 EDT, 07:37 GMT).
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Separation of the AMC-12 satellite occured approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes after liftoff.
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Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 4092 km x 35,834 km x 23.6 degrees.