Galileo-FOC FM05 (Alba), Galileo-FOC FM06 (Oriana) – Союз-СТ-Б / Фрегат-МТ (VS12) – Куру (Синнамари ELS) – 10.09.2015

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Next two Galileo satellites reach Europe's Spaceport
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/Next_two_Galileo_satellites_reach_Europe_s_Spaceport

27 July 2015

Europe's ninth and tenth Galileo satellites have crossed the Atlantic, touching down in French Guiana ahead of their joint launch this September. The delicate navigation satellites made their journey within environmentally controlled containers, having passed a gamut of tests to confirm their readiness for space.

The pair left ESA's ESTEC technical centre in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, last Thursday by road for to Luxembourg Findel Airport. On Friday morning the duo flew by Luxair 747 aircraft to Cayenne–Félix Eboué Airport in French Guiana, touching down at around midday local time. They were then taken by road to the Guiana Space Centre, before being unboxed within an air-conditioned cleanroom, marking the start of their launch campaign.

September's launch on a Soyuz rocket will see Europe's own satnav constellation reach double figures. These are Flight Models 5 and 6 of the Full Operational Capability version.

Two more satellites are still at ESTEC, midway through being tested. Fourteen more are being built at OHB in Bremen, Germany, with their navigation payloads coming from Surrey Space Satellite Technology in Guildford, UK, and parts supplied from across Europe.

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11 сентября в 05:08:12 ДМВ.

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2015/1324.asp

A nice fit: Payload checkout is advancing for Arianespace's September Soyuz flight to deploy the next two Galileo satellites
 
  July 31, 2015 – Soyuz Flight VS12
Arianespace is gearing up this week for its upcoming Soyuz Flight VS12 – scheduled for September 10 fr om French Guiana – with initial fit-check activities completed for the mission's two passengers: the latest European Galileo navigation satellites.
 During activity inside the Spaceport's S1A clean room facility, the correct fit was confirmed for the Galileo spacecraft on their specially-designed payload dispenser, which will hold the satellites in a side-by-side configuration atop Soyuz' Fregat upper stage during the mission and deploy them at the orbital insertion point.
 As part of this process, the spacecraft – which are the fifth and sixth in Galileo's full operational capability (FOC) phase – are installed separately, then removed from, the RUAG Space Sweden-built dispenser that uses a pyrotechnic separation system to release them in opposite directions during the flight.
 Completion of the fit-check allows the next stage of payload preparations to begin, including fueling, final integration with the payload dispenser, and the completed unit's subsequent installation on Arianespace's medium-lift workhorse Soyuz vehicle.
 Galileo's FOC phase is managed and funded by the European Commission, with the European Space Agency delegated as the design and procurement agent on the Commission's behalf. The latest Galileo FOC spacecraft were produced by OHB System, with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. supplying their navigation payloads that will generate precise positioning measurements and services around the world.
 At full deployment, the Galileo program will consist of 30 satellites – comprising operational spacecraft and reserves – situated on three circular medium Earth orbits at some 23,200 km. altitude inclined 56 deg. to the equator. The constellation – and associated ground infrastructure – will provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services under civilian control, and be interoperable with the U.S. GPS and Russian Glonass global positioning systems.
 This week's processing with the Galileo satellites is part of Arianespace's busy operational pace in French Guiana, wh ere payload and launcher activity has commenced for four upcoming missions: Ariane 5 Flight VA225, Soyuz Flight VS12, Ariane 5 Flight VA226 and Vega Flight VV06.
 Arianespace's Flight VS12 is planned to be the company's eighth launch this year, following August 20's scheduled Ariane 5 Flight VA225, as well as six successful missions already completed in 2015 – comprising separate flights of three Ariane 5s, two Vega vehicles, and a Soyuz launcher.




This photo series shows the fit-check process for one of the Galileo satellite passengers on Arianespace's next Soyuz mission – with the spacecraft moved into position and installed on its specially-designed payload dispenser, which holds both satellites in a side-by-side configuration. After the fit-check, the satellite is removed, allowing for the same process to be carried out with the mission's other Galileo FOC passenger.

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Много фото:
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/The_future_-_Galileo/Launching_Galileo/Highlights/Anatomy_of_a_Galileo_launch

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2015/1334.asp

Fueled for flight: Galileo satellites are "topped off" for Arianespace's upcoming Soyuz launch

 August 26, 2015 – Soyuz Flight VS12
The two European Galileo navigation satellites for Arianespace's next mission from French Guiana have been fueled at the Spaceport, readying them for integration with their Soyuz launcher.
These spacecraft were "topped off" during activity this week at the Spaceport's S3B payload preparation facility, further advancing preparations for the September 10 mission – which is designated Flight VS12 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system, signifying the 12th liftoff of the medium-lift Soyuz vehicle from French Guiana.

One of the two Galileo full operational capability satellites for Arianespace's Flight VS12 Soyuz mission is fueled in the Spaceport's S3B payload preparation facility.

Flight VS12's satellites are the fifth and sixth in Galileo's full operational capability (FOC) phase.  They were produced by OHB System, with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. supplying their navigation payloads that will generate precise positioning measurements and services around the world.
The September 10 mission will be the fifth Soyuz flight with Galileo satellites performed by Arianespace from French Guiana – a series that began with the Russian-built launcher's inaugural liftoff at the Spaceport in October 2011.
At full deployment, the Galileo program will consist of 30 satellites – comprising operational spacecraft and reserves – situated on three circular medium Earth orbits at some 23,200 km. altitude inclined 56 deg. to the equator. This constellation – and associated ground infrastructure – will provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services under civilian control, and be interoperable with the U.S. GPS and Russian Glonass global positioning systems.
Galileo's FOC phase is managed and funded by the European Commission, with the European Space Agency delegated as the design and procurement agent on the Commission's behalf.
Arianespace Flight VS12 will be the company's eighth mission this year, following the successful launches in 2015 of four heavy-lift Ariane 5s, two lightweight Vega vehicles, and one Soyuz.
 
Launch window for Soyuz Flight VS12
Moscow, Russia At 2:08:10 a.m. on September 11, 2015

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2015/1336.asp

The two Galileo satellites are integrated for Arianespace's next Soyuz mission from French Guiana
 
The Galileo FOC Flight Model 6 satellite – one of the two Galileo co-passengers Arianespace's upcoming Soyuz mission – is shown during its transfer inside the Spaceport's S3B clean room facility for integration on the dispenser system. At right is the dispenser, with the already-installed FOC Flight Model 5 spacecraft.
 
 August 31, 2015 – Soyuz Flight VS12
Both Galileo navigation satellites for Arianespace's September 10 launch have been installed on their side-by-side dispenser system, marking another milestone in preparations for the upcoming mission from French Guiana with the company's workhorse medium-lift Soyuz.

Using an overhead crane, the Galileo FOC Flight Model 6 satellite is moved into position for installation on the dispenser. The Flight Model 5 spacecraft was previously integrated on the dispenser's left side. Cover plates with the logo of prime contractor OHB System protect the satellites' deployable solar panels during ground operations.

Operating in the Spaceport's S3B clean room facility, mission team members mated the spacecraft pair with the dispenser, which will deploy the satellites by firing a pyrotechnic system for separation in opposite directions at the orbital insertion point.
These are the fifth and sixth FOC (Full Operational Capability) spacecraft in Europe's Galileo navigation program, and have been designated "Alba" and "Oriana" – continuing the naming process after children who won a painting competition organized by the European Commission in 2011.
With this step now complete, the satellite/dispenser combination is ready for integration on Soyuz' Fregat upper stage, followed by the payload fairing encapsulation. This will create the "upper composite," which is to be installed atop Soyuz once the vehicle has been moved to its Spaceport launch zone.
Galileo's FOC phase is managed and funded by the European Commission, with the European Space Agency (ESA) delegated as the design and procurement agent on the Commission's behalf.
Germany's OHB System is industrial prime contractor to ESA for the FOC satellites, while Surrey Satellite Technology Limited – an independent British company within the Airbus Defence and Space group – supplies their navigation payloads that generate precise positioning measurements and services around the world.
The Galileo system will provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services under civilian control, and is designed for interoperability with the U.S. GPS and Russian Glonass global positioning systems.
Arianespace's September 10 mission is designated Flight VS12 in the company's launcher family numbering system, designating the 12th launch with Soyuz from the Spaceport.

Launch window for Soyuz Flight VS12
Moscow, Russia
At 2:08:10 a.m. on September 11, 2015

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Брошюра:
http://www.arianespace.com/images/launch-kits/launch-kit-pdf-eng/VS12_Launch-kit_GB.pdf

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Galileo satellites in launch zone
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/The_future_-_Galileo/Launching_Galileo/Galileo_satellites_in_launch_zone

Europe's ninth and tenth Galileo satellites have reached their launch pad, taking their position atop the vertical Soyuz launcher in readiness for Friday's launch.

Galileo-9 and -10 are due for launch atop a Soyuz rocket at 02:08 GMT (04:08 CEST) on 11 September (23:08 local time, 10 September) from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

Спойлер

At the end of last week the Galileo satellites, already attached to their carrier on the Fregat upper stage, were seen by human eyes for the last time as the halves of their protective launcher fairing were closed around them.

This encapsulation concluded with the addition of the Galileo logo on the side of the sealed fairing.

This marked the completion of the 'upper composite' – the combination of Galileo satellites, plus dispenser, plus the Fregat stage that will fly them the bulk of the way up to their target medium-altitude orbit.

Meanwhile, the first three stages of their Soyuz had been assembled horizontally, in the traditional Russian fashion.

Monday morning saw this incomplete vehicle rolled out to the launch pad, then raised to the vertical.

This left the way clear for the upper composite to be transferred to the pad, then hoisted up to the top of the Soyuz tower to be joined to the other stages.

The launcher plus payload is therefore now complete and in place, awaiting its Launcher Readiness Review ahead of Friday morning's liftoff.

This latest Galileo campaign began with the arrival of the satellites in French Guiana on 24 July.

Two further satellites are scheduled for launch by end of this year. One is under test at ESA's ESTEC technical centre in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, while the other has already completed its checks and is awaiting shipping to Kourou in the second half of October.

In addition, the first satellite of the following batch (Galileo-13) is undergoing its thermal–vacuum test at ESTEC, while the second (Galileo-14) arrived on Monday.

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Погода пока не многообещающая...

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Peter B. de Selding ‏@pbdes
ESA Nav Director Faivre: We want dual sourcing of Galileo launches, but Soyuz w/ 2 at a time is more flexible for us than 4 per Ariane 5.
ESA: Starting tonight we are insuring the launch of all Galileo satellites, to cover cost of launch and of satellites.
Euro Commission: We'll proceed w/ order of final complement of 1st gen of Galileo sats (4-6 sats) later this year. TBD if to be 4 or more.
ESA: After today's launch of 2 Galileo nav sats, 2 more in Dec, then 1 launch in 2016 - Ariane 5 w/ 4 once rocket's adaptor is qualified.

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Вроде пошла

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Интересно как, все показывают, и как 1-я, и как 2-я ступень, и ГО отделяется от РН при чем в реальном времени,  т.е. в прямом репортаже.

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Soyuz lifts off from French Guiana with two Galileo FOC spacecraft

Arianespace's Soyuz launcher has begun its latest mission from the Spaceport, carrying two Full Operational Capability (FOC) satellites for Europe's Galileo navigation system.

Soyuz is to deploy its passengers on a flight lasting nearly 3 hrs., 48 min.

Payload lift performance for tonight's mission – which is designated Flight VS12 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system – is approximately 1,600 kg. This total includes the two 715-kg.-class satellites and their dispenser system.

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Роскосмос: РН «СОЮЗ-СТ-Б» c КА Galileo успешно стартовала с космодрома Куру
http://www.federalspace.ru/21711/

11 сентября в 05 часов 08 минут по московскому времени из Гвианского космического центра (ГКЦ, Французская Гвиана) совместные расчеты российских и европейских специалистов выполнили запуск российской ракеты-носителя СОЮЗ-СТ-Б с разгонным блоком ФРЕГАТ-МТ и двумя европейскими космическими аппаратами GALILEO FOC М3.
 
В расчетное время головной блок в составе разгонного блока ФРЕГАТ-МТ и двух космических аппаратов GALILEO FOC М3 отделился от третьей ступени ракеты-носителя и продолжил полет.
 
Отделение космических аппаратов от разгонного блока запланировано на 08:56 мск.

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Летим, типа

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2 99999 056.1781 327.4472 6376315 058.0835 004.9500 03.52644486    15

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che wi пишет:
Отделение космических аппаратов от разгонного блока запланировано на 08:56 мск

А здесь спешат куда-то, больше чем за час до расчётного отделения:
"Два спутника навигационной системы Galileo, стартовавшей в ночь на пятницу с космодрома Куру во Французской Гвиане, успешно отделились от разгонного блока российской ракеты-носителя "Союз-СТ", сообщает европейский аэрокосмический концерн Arianespace."

РИА Новости http://ria.ru/science/20150911/1242892332.html#ixzz3lOkV2WA6

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Возобновили трансляцию, ждем отделения КА.

[ВВК]

Вроде хлопают

[PIN]

Да, разделение подтверждено по телеметрии из Перта. Включатся скоро аппараты и за работу

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 ESA Operations ‏@esaoperations  13s

CONFIRMED: #Galileo satellites 9&10 have separated from their Fregat upper stage & dispenser