AsiaSat 5

Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M

The Satellite

• Satellite Operator: Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat)
• Satellite Manufacturer: Space Systems/ Loral
• Purpose: Broadband Multimedia Services
• Platform: 1300 Spacecraft Bus
• Separated Mass: 3760 kg
• Satellite Design Life: 15 years

Highlights

• 6th Proton Launch of 2009
• 4th ILS Proton of 2009
• 53rd Proton Launch for ILS
• 4th AsiaSat Satellite Launched by ILS
• 12th Space Systems/Loral Satellite Launched on a Proton

Latest News

ILS Proton Successfully Launches AsiaSat 5 Satellite

Launch Resources

• Mission Overview
• Media Advisory
• Live Broadcast

Final Details of the Launch and Separation

• Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on August 12, at 01:47 local time (Aug 11, 15:47 EDT, Aug 11, 19:47 GMT).
• Nominal separation took place at 11:02, August 12 local time (01:02 EDT, 05:02 GMT).
• Separation of the AsiaSat 5 satellite occured approximately 9 hours, 15 minutes after liftoff.
• Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 17,950 km x 35,786 km x 6.0 deg