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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

Click here for Poster

Click here for the full press release.

Click here for the Media Advisory.

Click here for the Mission Overview.

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