Proton M/Breeze M-MEASAT-3
December 12, 2006
MEASAT-3 Mission on Proton a Success
A Proton Breeze M launch vehicle successfully placed the MEASAT-3 satellite into orbit on Dec. 12, 2006, for the final mission of the year for International Launch Services (ILS).
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on 12 Dec. at 5:28 local time (6:28 p.m. 11 Dec. EST, 23:28 11 Dec. GMT).
- Apogee: 35820.4 km for 35813.0 km predicted
- Perigee: 401.3 km for 400.0 km predicted
- Inclination: 49.120 degrees for 49.100 predicted
- Nominal separation took place at 03:16 GMT, on 12 December.
Launch Resources
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