Proton M/Breeze M-BADR-4
November 8, 2006
Mission Success for BADR-4
The Proton M Breeze M successfully lifted off with ARABSAT's BADR-4 in Baikonur at 20:01, GMT (15:01, EST; 02:01 Thursday, Baikonur). Successful spacecraft separation occurred one minute after midnight, GMT.
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred at the beginning of the launch window, 8 November, 2006, at 20:01 GMT.
- Apogee: 35,830.9 km for 35,786 km +/- 44.9 km predicted
- Perigee: 3155.7 for 3150 km +/- 5.7 predicted
- Inclination: 14.173 degrees for 14.2 +/- 0.027 degrees predicted
- Nominal separation took place at 00:01 GMT, on 9 November.
Launch Resources
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