Thursday, May 28, 2009
Superbird A
1992-084A
Space Communications Corp.'s Superbird A satellite was the main payload on an Ariane 4 launch. Mitsubishi played prime/integration role on this particular satellite.
The 1155 kg satellite carried 510 kg stationkeeping fuel and 1115 kg orbit insertion fuel for a launch mass of 2780 kg. Solar panel span was 20.3m.
Superbird A was stationed over the Pacific at 158E.
| Superbird A | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Dec 1 | 2248 | Launch by Ariane 42P (V55) | CSG ELA2 |
| 2249 | PAP sep (T+1:30) | ||
| 2251 | Stage 1 sep (T+3:28) | ||
| 2251 | Stage 2 MES (T+3:30) | ||
| 2252 | Fairing sep (T+4:23) | ||
| 2253 | Stage 2 sep (T+5:38) | ||
| 2253 | Stage 3 MES (T+5:43) | ||
| 2306 | Stage 3 MECO (T+18:11) | ||
| 2308 | Superbird sep from H10+ (20:42) | ||
| 2308 | Stage 3 sep (T+20:46) | ||
| 2310 | Stage 3 end of mission (T+22:23) | ||
| 1992 Dec 2 | 0100? | Solar array deploy | |
| 635.83 237 x 35994 x 7.2 | |||
| 1992 Dec 3 | 0100? | AKM 1 | |
| 818.43 9428 x 35781 x 2.7 | |||
| 1992 Dec 5 | s | AKM 2 | |
| 1992 Dec 7 | s | AKM 3 | |
| 1992 Dec 10 | 1436.57 35751 x 35840 x 0.1 GEO 156.7E+0.1W | ||
| 1992 Dec 12 | 1436.09 35758 x 35814 x 0.1 GEO 158.1E | ||
| 1993 Jan 15 | 1436.12 35773 x 35800 x 0.1 GEO 158.0E | ||
| 1993 Feb 16 | 1436.11 35772 x 35801 x 0.0 GEO 158.0E | ||
| 1994 Sep 22 | 1436.11 35775 x 35797 x 0.0 GEO 158.0E | ||
| 1996 Sep 19 | 1436.11 35767 x 35806 x 0.0 GEO 158.1E | ||
| 1999 Oct 18 | 1436.09 35775 x 35797 x 0.1 GEO 158.1E | ||
| 2006 Aug 2 | 1436.09 35762 x 35810 x 0.8 GEO 158.0E | ||
| 2008 Dec 21 | 1436.11 35766 x 35807 x 3.1 GEO 158.0E | ||
Echostar 5
1999-050A
Echostar V is an FS-1300 satellite, and will supplement the Echostar DISH network. Launch by AC155 (Atlas 2AS) to 43705 km apogee. Its geostationary station was at 110W. Launch weight was 3177 kg. In 2006, the satellite was moved to 129W and leased as a provider for Ciel Satellite Comms of Canada, the first satellite in a partnership with SES Americom. It was renamed Ciel 1.
| Echostar 5 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Sep 23 | 0602 | Launch by Atlas 2AS (AC-155) | CC LC36A |
| T+0:53 SRM 1-2 burnout | |||
| T+0:57 SRM 3-4 burn | |||
| T+1:15 SRM 1-2 sep | |||
| T+1:52 SRM 3-4 burnout | |||
| T+1:55 SRM 3-4 sep | |||
| T+2:43 BECO | |||
| T+2;46 Booster sep | |||
| T+3:21 Fairing | |||
| T+4:57 SECO | |||
| T+4:59 Atlas sep | |||
| T+5:16 MES1 | |||
| 0611 | T+9:51 MECO1 | 90.98 156 x 475 x 28.2 | |
| 0626 | T+24:42 MES2 | ||
| 0628 | T+26:20 MECO2 | 166 x 45822 x 26.55 | |
| 0630 | T+28:56 Centaur sep | ||
| 1999 Sep 24 | 827.93 131 x 45526 x 26.6 | ||
| 1999 Sep 25? | LAM-1 | ||
| 1999 Sep 28? | LAM-2 | ||
| 1999 Sep 28 | 972.71 21848 x 30434 x 0.8 | ||
| 1999 Sep 30? | LAM-3 | ||
| 1999 Oct 3? | LAM-4 | ||
| 1999 Oct 3 | 1403.05 34506 x 35767 x 0.4 GEO 112.9W+8.5E | ||
| 1999 Oct 6 | 1435.82 35752 x 35809 x 0.2 GEO 109.7W | ||
| 1999 Oct 12 | 1436.09 35773 x 35799 x 0.2 GEO 110.0W | ||
| 1999 Nov 5 | 1436.09 35775 x 35797 x 0.1 GEO 110.0W | ||
| 2003 Mar 1 | 1436.09 35778 x 35794 x 0.1 GEO 110.2W | ||
| 2003 Mar 5 | Leave 110W | ||
| 2003 Mar 22 | Arrive 119W | ||
| 2003 May 9 | 1436.08 35772 x 35799 x 0.04 GEO 119.0W | ||
| 2005 Jul 5 | 1436.07 35772 x 35799 x 0.02 GEO 119.0W | ||
| 2005 Jul 6? | Move out of GEO | ||
| 2005 Jul 22 | Arrive 129W, Ciel operations | ||
| 2006 Apr 3 | 1536.10 35772 x 35800 x 0.05 GEO 128.9W | ||
| 2006 Aug 4 | 1436.09 35776 x 35796 x 0.0 GEO 128.9W | ||
| 2009 Mar 19 | 1436.09 35773 x 35799 x 0.2 GEO 148.0W | ||
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
STS-96 (Discovery)
1999-030A
STS-96 carried LP (Launch Package) 2A-1. consisting of the Spacehab Logistics Double Module, the Integrated Cargo Carrier, and associated equipment.
Launch mass was 118857 kg; landing mass planned was 100234 kg.
Like STS-88, approach on +R-bar, then fly around and above to do final approach on -R-bar, since without the SM the FGB antennas must be nadir pointing to allow commanding from ground stations.
With Tammy Jernigan on the RMS and Dan Barry floating, Julie Payette as IV and Ellen Ochoa as RMS operator, one EVA was planned.
Install foot stanchion on RMS, Jernigan on RMS. The US and Strela cranes would be installed, then foot restraints which work for both US and Russian EVA boots were added added to PMA-1 and Unity. Barry adds a mask to the docking target. Next, the SHOSS bags were transferred. A final task was to add a thermal cover to the Unity trunnion pin.
The astronauts transferred 311 kg of water and 1307 kg of cargo to ISS. 89 kg of ISS equipment was returned to Discovery,and 300 kg of equipment was installed during the EVA.
| STS-96 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Apr 15 | 1600 | Roll from OPF/1 to VAB/3 | |
| 1999 Apr 16 | Mate to ET | ||
| 1999 Apr 23 | Roll to LC39B | ||
| 1999 May 16 | 0735 | Rollback to VAB1 | |
| 1999 May 27 | 1049:42 | Launch | LC39B |
| 1051:46 | T+2:04 SRB sep | ||
| 1051:57 | OMS Assist 1:42 | ||
| 1053:39 | OMS assist C/O | ||
| 1058:04 | T+8:21 MECO | 88.32 74 x 308 x 51.6 | |
| 1058:24 | ET sep | ||
| 1132:53 | T+43:21 OMS-2 2:44 77.8m/s | 89.83 187 x 344 x 51.6 | |
| 1135:37 | OMS-2 CO | ||
| 1224 | PLBD open | ||
| 1349:24 | T+3:43 OMS-3 NC1 13m/s | 91.19 324 x 341 x 51.5 | |
| 1349:52 | RCS trim 0.5s | ||
| 1435:53 | OMS-4 NC2 19s 10m/s | ||
| 1999 May 28 | 0302:53 | RCS NC2 19s 1.5m/s | |
| 0714? | RMS uncradle for survey | ||
| 0855 | RMS reberth | ||
| 1918:54 | RCS NC3 14s 1m/s | ||
| 2349:31 | RCS NC4 19s 1.5m/s | ||
| 1999 May 29 | 0037:35 | RCS NCC 4s 0.5m/s | |
| 0135:17 | OMS-5 L TI burn 10s 2.3m/s | ||
| 0155:17 | RCS MC1 0.2m/s | ||
| 0228:17 | MC2 0.3m/s | ||
| 0245:17 | MC3 | ||
| 0255:17 | MC4 | ||
| 0305s | 0:00 Arrive +R-bar | ||
| 0:16 TORRA flyaround | |||
| 0:28 +V-bar crossing | |||
| 0332s | 0:39 -R-bar arrive 100m | ||
| Approach | |||
| 0337s | Pause at 50m | ||
| 0413s | Pause at 10m | ||
| 0424 | T+1:18:29 Dock ISS PMA-2 | ||
| 0437:37 | Hard dock | ||
| 0700? | PMA-2 Hatch open | ||
| 1999 May 30 | 0034 | RMS checkout | |
| Depress EAL | |||
| 0256 | EVA begins (battery) Jernigan, Barry | ||
| 0258:24 | AL depress (MR) | ||
| HO | |||
| 0325 | Tether drifts loose | ||
| 0411s | OTD install | ||
| 0511s | Strela install | ||
| 0611s | Tool bags install | ||
| HC | |||
| 1051:32 | EVA ends (repress) 7:55 | ||
| 1999 May 31 | 0114 | HO to Unity | |
| 0207 | HO to Zarya | ||
| Comm system repair | |||
| Battery repair | |||
| 1999 Jun 1 | Noise insulation in Zarya | ||
| Supply transfers | |||
| 1999 Jun 3 | 0640 | HC to Zarya | |
| 0712 | HC to Unity | ||
| 0844 | HC to PMA-2 (79:30) | ||
| 0936:53 | RCS reboost, 37min | ||
| 2239:17 | Undock(5:18:17) | ||
| At 140m on -R-bar | |||
| 2257s | Begin flyaround | ||
| 2343s | On -Rbar, begin 2nd flyaround | ||
| 1999 Jun 4 | 0006 | Cross +Rbar on Flyaround 2 | |
| 0030 | On -Rbar, begin 3rd flyaround | ||
| 0053:19 | Sep burn at +R-bar 12s 1m/s | ||
| 0106 | Recross +R-bar at 600m | ||
| 2348s | RCS hot fire test | ||
| 1999 Jun 5 | 0721 | Starshine eject | |
| 1999 Jun 6 | 0214:20 | PLBD close | |
| 0454:09 | Deorbit 3:39 114m/s | ||
| 0457:48 | OMS-6 DO CO | ||
| 0530:49 | Entry interface | ||
| 0602:45 | Landing KSC RW15 | ||
| 0602:50 | Drag chute | ||
| 0602:57 | NGTD | ||
| 0603:39 | WS | ||
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Panamsat 6B
1998-075A
PAS 6B is an HS-601HP satellite for an AOR satellite providing Sky's DTH transmissions for S America from 43W. Launch by Ariane in 1998. It supplemented PAS 6, a Loral satellite which had problems with solar arrays. Mass is 3594 kg launch, 2134 kg BOL. Size is 3.4 x 2.8 x 6.0m with 26.2m span. PAS 6B developed trouble with its XIPS engine in June 2003.
| PAS 6B | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Dec 22 | 0108 | Launch by Ariane 42L | |
| T+2:22 PAL sep | |||
| T+3:14 Stage 1 sep | |||
| T+4:07 Fairing sep | |||
| T+5:27 Stage 2 sep | |||
| T+5:32 Stage 3 burn | |||
| 0126 | T+18:43 Stage 3 MECO | ||
| 0128 | T+20:40 Sep from H-10 | 228 x 35717 x 7.0 | |
| 1998 Dec 22 | 630.28 221 x 35724 x 7.0 | ||
| 1998 Dec 24 | 0046? | LAM-1 | |
| 1998 Dec 24 | 634.16 424 x 35720 x 7.0 | ||
| 1998 Dec 25 | 1900? | LAM-2 | |
| 1998 Dec 26 | 781.59 7689 x 35768 x 3.3 | ||
| 1998 Dec 29 | 0100? | LAM-3 | |
| 1998 Dec 30 | 1197.66 26182 x 35777 x 0.6 | ||
| 1998 Dec 30 | 1650? | LAM-4 | |
| 1998 Dec 30 | 1365.49 32995 x 35790 x 0.2 | ||
| 1999 Dec 31? | LAM-4 | ||
| 1999 Jan 1? | LAM-5 | ||
| 1999 Jan 3 | 1436.44 35783 x 35802 x 0.1 GEO 46.5W+0.1W | ||
| 1999 Feb 2 | 1436.07 35777 x 35794 x 0.0 GEO 46.0W | ||
| 1999 Feb | mv out | ||
| 1999 Mar 10 | 1436.15 35780 x 35794 x 0.0 GEO 43.1W | ||
| 1999 Nov 7 | 1436.16 35782 x 35793 x 0.1 GEO 43.2W | ||
| 2002 Jul 11 | 1436.07 35781 x 35790 x 0.0 GEO 43.2W | ||
| 2003 Jul 3 | 1436.14 35776 x 35798 x 0.1 GEO 43.3W | ||
| 2006 Aug 1 | 1436.11 35776 x 35796 x 0.0 GEO 43.1W | ||
| 2008 Mar 1 | 1436.15 35777 x 35797 x 0.0 GEO 43.1W | ||