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Continuing a launch heritage of more than 400 flights, a Proton M rocket successfully lofted the Express-AM7 satellite to geostationary transfer orbit. The picture perfect launch of the Proton Breeze-M (Briz) version of the booster lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 6:05 EDT (22:05 UTC).
The Express-AM7 was constructed by EADS Astrium for the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) using the Eurostar E3000 platform as a base. After some modifications for the required orbital design, the satellite has a total mass of 12,610 lbs (5,720 kg). The Express-AM7 has a total of 62 active transponders: 24 operating in the C band of the electromagnetic spectrum, 36 in the Ku band, and 2 in the L band. The satellite is expected to have a service life of approximately 15 years. The spacecraft is designed to provide digital television and radio broadcasting capabilities across Russia. It is also designed to provide mobile services for the government including telephony, data transmission, teleconferencing and internet access.
The Express series of satellites have a mixed history of success. The Express-AM6 had been initially placed in the wrong orbit requiring extensive maneuvers to correct the situation. Eventually, the Express-AM6 achieved the proper orbit. The Express-AM4 and the Express-AM4R were both lost before the vehicles could achieve proper orbit.
Proton Breeze-M with Express-AM7 successfully launched - SpaceFlight Insider
Footprints ( Has one beam, of importance to us: Ku band fixed beam #3) :new
Russian Satellite Communications Company
The Express-AM7 was constructed by EADS Astrium for the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) using the Eurostar E3000 platform as a base. After some modifications for the required orbital design, the satellite has a total mass of 12,610 lbs (5,720 kg). The Express-AM7 has a total of 62 active transponders: 24 operating in the C band of the electromagnetic spectrum, 36 in the Ku band, and 2 in the L band. The satellite is expected to have a service life of approximately 15 years. The spacecraft is designed to provide digital television and radio broadcasting capabilities across Russia. It is also designed to provide mobile services for the government including telephony, data transmission, teleconferencing and internet access.
The Express series of satellites have a mixed history of success. The Express-AM6 had been initially placed in the wrong orbit requiring extensive maneuvers to correct the situation. Eventually, the Express-AM6 achieved the proper orbit. The Express-AM4 and the Express-AM4R were both lost before the vehicles could achieve proper orbit.
Proton Breeze-M with Express-AM7 successfully launched - SpaceFlight Insider
Footprints ( Has one beam, of importance to us: Ku band fixed beam #3) :new
Russian Satellite Communications Company
