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BY JUSTIN RAY Follow the preparations and launch of the Russian Proton rocket carrying the Astra 1K broadcasting satellite. Reload this page for the very latest on the mission. |
Flight data file Vehicle: Proton K/Block DM Payload: Astra 1K Launch date: Nov. 25, 2002 Launch time: 2304 GMT (6:04 p.m. EST) Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan Satellite broadcast: Galaxy 4R, Transponder 19, C-band Pre-launch briefing Launch timeline - Chart with times and descriptions of events to occur during the launch. Ground track - Map showing the ground track for the launch. Orbit insertion - Illustration showing the orbits for this mission. Proton - A look at the Russian expendable rocket to be used for this mission. Astra 1K - General overview of this TV broadcasting spacecraft. Hubble Calendar NEW! This remarkable calendar features stunning images of planets, stars, gaseous nebulae, and galaxies captured by NASA's orbiting Hubble Space Telescope . U.S. STORE U.K. & WORLDWIDE STORE New DVD The conception, design, development, testing and launch history of the Saturn I and IB rocket is documented in this forthcoming three-disc DVD. U.S. STORE U.K. & WORLDWIDE STORE The ultimate Apollo 11 DVD NEW 3-DISC EDITION This exceptional chronicle of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission features new digital transfers of film and television coverage unmatched by any other. U.S. STORE U.K. & WORLDWIDE STORE Hubble Posters Stunning posters featuring images from the Hubble Space Telescope and world-renowned astrophotographer David Malin are now available from the Astronomy Now Store. U.S. STORE U.K. & WORLDWIDE STORE |
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