Vehicle: Proton K/ Block DM
The Satellite
- Satellite Operator: Loral Skynet (Telesat)
- Satellite Manufacturer: Space Systems/Loral
- Purpose: Video and Data Transmission
- Platform: FS-1300
- Separated Mass: 3600 kg
Highlights
- 2nd ILS Proton Launch
- 245th Proton Launch Overall
- 1st Space Systems/Loral 1300 Launch on ILS Proton
Latest News
Proton Rocket Successfully Launches Telstar 5
Launch Resources
- Media Advisory
Final Details of the Launch and Separation
- Liftoff occurred at 24 May 11:00 p.m. local time (1:00 p.m EDT)
- Nominal separation occurred 25 May at 5:41 a.m. Baikonur time, 7:41 p.m. EDT 24 May
- Separation of the Telstar 5 satellite occurred approximately 6 hours, 41 minutes after liftoff.