Proton M/Breeze M-Thor 5
February 11, 2008
ILS Proton Successfully Launches Thor 5 Satellite
A Proton launch vehicle successfully lifted the THOR 5 satellite into orbit today, marking the first mission of the year for International Launch Services (ILS), and the second Proton flight in two weeks.
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on February 11 at 5:34 p.m. local time (06:34 EST, 11:34 GMT).
Nominal separation took place on February 12 at 2:57 a.m. local time (February 11: 15:57 EST, 20:57 GMT)
Launch Resources
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Launch Highlights
Thor 5 Mission Overview
Thor 5 Media Advisory
Launch Poster
