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Previous Launch(es)

Date: 28 January
Launch Vehicle: Proton M/Breeze M
Payload(s): Raduga s/c
Launch Site: Baikonur

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Date: 12 February
Launch Vehicle: Proton Breeze M
Payload(s): Intelsat 16
Launch Site: Baikonur

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Proba-2’s first achievements to be unveiled

19.01.2010

Members of the press are invited to a presentation of Proba-2’s achievements and images, ESA says.
Launched on 2 November 2009 aboard a Khrunichev-built Rockot launch vehicle, Proba-2 is the result of European collaboration, with Belgian industry as a major participant. The objective of the mission is to test new spacecraft and instrument technology in space.

ILS PROTON SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES DIRECTV 12 SATELLITE FOR DIRECTV; 7th ILS PROTON MISSION OF 2009

29.12.2009

International Launch Services (ILS), a leading mission and launch services provider for the global commercial satellite industry, successfully carried the DIRECTV 12 satellite into orbit today for DIRECTV of El Segundo, California, on an ILS Proton. This was the seventh and final commercial launch of 2009 for ILS and the 56th ILS Proton launch overall. ILS Proton launched the DIRECTV 10 satellite just two years ago, demonstrating the enhanced Proton capability which became the standard configuration for future missions.

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Proton M with Intelsat-16 Satellite On Launch Pad

08.02.2010

The roll out of the Proton Breeze M launch vehicle, fully integrated with the Intelsat-16 satellite and Breeze M upper stage, to launch pad 39 (in Area 200) was completed this morning. The Proton Breeze M launch vehicle with the Intelsat-16 communications satellite is to lift off Baikonur Cosmodrome at 06:39 Baikonur Time, February 12.

Intelsat 16 Spacecraft Integrated With Proton M Rocket

04.02.2010

At Baikonur, operations for Intelsat-16 launch continue on schedule.
Yesterday,the fully assembled Ascent Unit (made of the Intelsat 16 spacecraft, adapter, Breeze M upper stage and payload fairing) was integrated with the Proton launch vehicle.

The Intelsat -16 In Preparation For Launch: Photo–Reportage

02.02.2010

In Processing Hall 101 of Baikonur's Assembly and Testing Building 92-A50, over the last few days the launch team has been working to assemble the Proton Ascent Unit (the Intelsat-16 spacecraft, payload adapter, Breeze M upper stage and fairing). The fully assembled AU is currently undergoing final checks.


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