Proton M/Breeze M-HOT BIRD 8
August 4, 2006
Successful Return to Flight for Proton Carrying HOT BIRD 8
The Proton M Breeze M successfully lifted off with Eutelsat's HOT BIRD 8 in Baikonur at 21:48, GMT (23:48, CET, 17:48, EDT). Successful spacecraft separation occurred at 06:59, GMT.
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred at the beginning of the launch window, 4 August, 2006, at 21:48:00 GMT.
- Apogee: 35826 km for 35786 +/- 150 km predicted
- Perigee: 3837 km for 3800 +/- 360 predicted
- Inclination: 13.085 degrees for 13.0 +/- 0.3 degrees predicted
- Nominal separation took place at 6:59:20.4 GMT, on 5 August.
Launch Resources
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