Vehicle: Proton K/ Block DM
The Satellite
- Satellite Operator: PanAmSat (Intelsat)
- Satellite Manufacturer: Hughes Space and Communications (Boeing)
- Purpose: Video, DTH, and Telecommunication Services
- Platform: HS-601 HP
- Separated Mass: 3600 kg
Highlights
- 249th Proton Launch Overall
- 3rd ILS Proton Launch
- 1st Launch for PanAmSat
- 2nd Hughes 601 Launch on ILS Proton
Latest News
Proton Rocket Successfully Launches PanAmSat-5 Satellite
Launch Resources
- Media Advisory
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred at 28 August 6:33 a.m (8:33 p.m. EDT, Aug. 27)
- Nominal separation occurred 28 Aug at 1:14 p.m. Baikonur time, 3:14 a.m. EDT 28 Aug
- Separation of the PAS-5 satellite occurred approximately 6 hours, 41 minutes after liftoff.