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Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5
Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 launched on Mon, Jul 9, 2012, 06:38 PM UTC — a International Launch Services mission.
Launch SuccessfulInternational Launch Services
Lifted offNET Jul 2012
NET Mon, Jul 9, 2012, 06:38 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-MVehicle
International Launch ServicesProvider
81/24 (81P)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-M to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Proton-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SES-5
SES-5 is a geostationary communications satellite, providing broadcasting and network services to Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
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What time does Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 launch?
Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Jul 9, 2012, 06:38 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5?
Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 is an International Launch Services mission flying on a Proton-M.
Where does Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 launch from?
It lifts off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.