11 Jul 2010 - (All day) | BKR

EchoStar XV

Vehicle: Proton M/ Breeze M

The Satellite

Satellite Operator: EchoStar
End User: Dish Network
Satellite Manufacturer: Space Systems/ Loral
Purpose: HDTV
Platform: SS/L 1300
Separated Mass: 5521 kg
Satellite Design Life: 15 years

Highlights

7th Proton Launch in 2010
5th ILS Proton Launch in 2010
61st ILS Proton Launch
4th EchoStar Satellite Launched on ILS Proton
15th Space Systems/ Loral Satellite Launched on a Proton

Latest News

ILS Proton Successfully Launches EchoStar XV for Dish Network®; 5th ILS Proton Mission of 2010; 7th Proton in 6 Months

Launch Resources

Final Details of the Launch and Separation

Liftoff occurred in Baikonur on July 11, at 00:40 local time (July 10, 18:40 UTC, 14:40 EDT).
Nominal separation took place on July 11, at 09:53, local time (03:53 UTC, 11:53 EDT).
Separation of the EchoStar XV satellite occurred approximately 9 hours, 13 minutes after liftoff.
Orbit Parameters: Predicted: 6,030 km x 35,786 km x 18.7 deg.

EchoStar XV SC Separation
Fifth Burn
Fourth Burn
APT Jettison
Third Burn
Second Burn
First Burn
Stage Separations
Liftoff
Rollout to Pad 39
Breeze M Fueling
Begin Joint Operations
SC Fuel Loading
SC/GSE Arrival
Breeze M Arrival
Main Team Arrival
Proton Arrival