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Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B
Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B launched on Fri, Jan 29, 2016, 10:20 PM UTC — a International Launch Services mission.
Launch SuccessfulInternational Launch Services
Lifted offNET Jan 2016
NET Fri, Jan 29, 2016, 10:20 PM UTC
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The flight at a glance
Proton-M Briz-MVehicle
International Launch ServicesProvider
1/5Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-M Briz-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 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative Proton-M Briz-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Eutelsat 9B
Located at 9 degrees East in GEO, Eutelsat 9B will contain 66 Ku-band transponders for European countries. Based on the Eurostar E3000 platform the satellite weights 5175kg and is powered by 2 solar arrays.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B launch?
Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jan 29, 2016, 10:20 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B?
Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B is an International Launch Services mission flying on a Proton-M Briz-M.
Where does Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 9B launch from?
It lifts off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.