Vehicle: Proton K/ Block DM
The Satellite
- Satellite Operator: ASIA Cellular Satellite (ACeS) International
- Satellite Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS)
- Purpose: Mobile Telecommunications
- Platform: A2100AX
- Separated Mass: 4500 kg
- Satellite Design Life: 12 years
Highlights
- 270th Launch for Proton
- 14th Launch for ILS
- 1st ILS Launch for ACeS
- 4th LMCSS Satellite Launched by ILS Proton
- 1st regional satellite-based mobile telecommunications system specifically designed for the Asian market
Latest News
ILS Launch Of ACeS Garuda 1 Satellite Sets Record “Firsts”
Launch Resources
- Media Advisory
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred at 14:10:54 Baikonur time (4:10:54 a.m. USA EST).
- Nominal separation occurred at 21:50:54 Baikonur time after a 3 burn mission
- Separation of the ACeS Garuda-1 satellite occured approximately 6 hours, 40 minutes after liftoff.