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, August 5, at 3:48 a.m local time (Aug. 4: 17:48 EDT, 21:48 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 12:59 p.m. local time on Aug. 5 (02:59 EDT, 06:59 GMT)
Launch Resources
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