ILS Proton - SkyTerra 1 - launch 2010 Nov. 14

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boeing.mediaroom.com : Boeing Ships SkyTerra 1 Mobile Communications Satellite to Launch Site
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,

Oct. 19, 2010



-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has shipped the LightSquared SkyTerra 1, a high-capacity mobile communications satellite, from the company's integration and test complex in El Segundo to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Upon arrival, the satellite will undergo final preparations for a Nov. 14 launch aboard an International Launch Services Proton rocket.

SkyTerra 1 is a Boeing 702HP satellite designed for geomobile services. It will combine with four gateway ground stations and ground-based beam-forming equipment to create the first of two Space-Based Networks (SBN) that Boeing is building for LightSquared (formerly SkyTerra). LightSquared is building a new wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE wireless broadband network integrated with satellite coverage that will revolutionize communications in the United States.

"LightSquared's SkyTerra 1 next-generation satellite, with its 22-meter diameter reflector, will allow for connectivity to mobile devices with a similar form factor, battery life and performance to conventional cellular phone devices," said Jeff Snyder, senior vice president of satellite engineering and operations for LightSquared.

"The shipment of the SkyTerra 1 satellite is an important step toward bringing LightSquared and its mobile wireless partners services that are accessible anytime, anywhere, throughout the United States," said Craig Cooning, vice president and general manager, Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems. "Boeing's experience in space-based systems solutions and integrated ground assets will enable LightSquared to provide new services in new markets."

The SkyTerra 1 SBN will enhance the availability of mobile communications across geographic areas and supply greater bandwidth -- improving access to wireless devices such as cell phones, PDAs and laptop computers. When operational, the SBN will enable integrated satellite-cellular communications for wireless services throughout the United States.

Designed to provide wireless mobile services to millions of subscribers, LightSquared’s SkyTerra 1 satellite features a 22-meter L-band reflector-based antenna -- the largest commercial antenna reflector to be put into service. The active phased-array antenna will offer state-of-the-art digital signal processing, channel formation and switching.

LightSquared's mission is to revolutionize the U.S. wireless industry. Through the creation of the first-ever wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network complemented by satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the speed, value and reliability of universal broadband connectivity, wherever they are in the United States. Through its wholesale-only business model, those without their own wireless network or who have limited geographic coverage or spectrum can develop and sell their own devices, applications and services using LightSquared's open 4G network -- at a competitive cost and without retail competition from LightSquared. For further information about LightSquared, please go to http://www.LightSquared.com.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.
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www.federalspace.ru : Sky Terra 1 Prelaunch Processing Continues at Baikonur
:: 10.11.2010

Prelaunch processing of Proton M launch vehicle and MSV 1 spacecraft (also known as Sky Terra 1) is in progress at Baikonur. The spacecraft was ordered by LightSquared, a North American satellite communications provider, and built by Boeing Co.
On Nov. 9, the Proton/Breeze-M with MSV 1 was delivered to the filling station for further tanking of the Breeze’s low pressure tanks. The operation is to last 2 days.
The MSV 1/ Proton M mission was contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILS), Reston, VA. Launch of MSV 1 is scheduled for mid-November.
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www.federalspace.ru : State Board Approves Proton Roll-Out
:: 10.11.2010

On Nov. 10, the State Board held a meeting at Baikonur to review the results of the Proton-M / MSV 1 spacecraft (also known as Sky Terra 1) prelaunch processing and to give their "go" to start prelaunch activities at the launch pad.
The State Board approved roll-out operation for the launch vehicle. The operation is to take place on Nov. 11. The transportation from the filling station to site 200 (launch pad) will begin at 3.30 a.m. Moscow time.
The "Launch Day 1" (L-2) operations will commence after LV erection at the launch pad.
The MSV 1/ Proton M mission was contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILS), Reston, VA. Launch of MSV 1 is scheduled for Nov. 14, at 8.29 p.m. MSK.

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www.federalspace.ru : Proton-M/Breeze-M/MSV 1 Roll Out
:: 11.11.2010

This morning the launch vehicle which consists of Proton-M booster rocket, Breeze-M upper stage and US MSV 1 spacecraft arrived at launch pad 200 of the Baikonur space port. Roscosmos expert groups started prelaunch activities in accordance with the schedule for "Launch Day One" (L-2).
The MSV 1/ Proton M mission was contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILS), Reston, VA. Launch of MSV 1 is scheduled for Nov. 14, at 8.29 p.m. MSK.

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www.federalspace.ru : Proton-M/Breeze-M/MSV 1: Prelaunch Operations Continue
:: 12.11.2010

Prelaunch operations with Proton-M rocket, Breeze-M upper stage and US MSV 1 spacecraft continue at launch pad 200 of the Baikonur space port.
The roll out yesterday was followed by autonomous tests of the launcher and the upper stage, as well as integrated tests of the control systems.
Today, Roscosmos expert groups will simulate tanking and perform integrated tests.
The MSV 1/ Proton M mission was contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILS), Reston, VA. Launch of MSV 1 is scheduled for Nov. 14, at 8.29 p.m. MSK.

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http://www.federalspace.ru : Proton-M/Breeze-M/MSV 1: Launch Day
:: 14.11.2010

Expert groups at the launch pad (site 200) started working this morning to prepare Proton-M/Breeze-M/MSV 1 for launch slated for Nov. 14, at 8.29 p.m. MSK.
State Board will meet at 11.30 MSK to give its ‘go’ for tanking and launch.
This launch is to become a tenth Proton mission this year.
The Proton M/MSV 1 launch services were contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILV), Reston, VA.
MSV 1 is commercially known as SkyTerra1. With its flight mass of 5390 kg, the spacecraft is built around Boeing 702 Geo-Mobile (GEM), a modified Boeing 702 platform.
MSV 1/SkyTerra1 is designed and fabricated by Boeing Satellite Systems for the U.S. operator LightSquared.

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http://www.khrunichev.ru : Live Webcast: Proton-M Launch with SkyTerra 1 – November 14,2010
13.11.2010

The launch of the SkyTerra 1 (MSV1) satellite on a Proton Breeze M launch vehicle is scheduled for 20:29:2o Moscow Local Time on November 14 (23:29:20 Baikonur;17:29:20 GMT; 12:29:20 EST ).
Our live webcast at http://coopi.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=201 will begin approximately 30 minutes before liftoff.


http://www.khrunichev.ru : MSV-1(SkyTerra 1) on Proton M, November 2010 (Photo gallery)
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http://www.federalspace.ru : Proton-M with MSV 1 Lifts off from Baikonur
:: 14.11.2010

Proton-M with Breeze-M/MSV 1 successfully lifted off from Baikonur today marking the 10th launch for the rocket this year.
The lift off occurred at 8.29 p.m. MSK.

At 8:39, the upper stage/spacecraft separated from the launcher's third stage.

MSV separation from Breeze-M is to occur at 5:43 a.m. MSK, Nov. 15.
The Proton M/MSV 1 launch services were contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILV), Reston, VA.
MSV 1 is commercially known as SkyTerra1. With its flight mass of 5390 kg, the spacecraft is built around Boeing 702 Geo-Mobile (GEM), a modified Boeing 702 platform.
MSV 1/SkyTerra1 is designed and fabricated by Boeing Satellite Systems for the U.S. operator LightSquared.

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coopi.khrunichev.ru : Launch Information Processing and Display Center Khrunichev (KhSC)
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www.ilslaunch.com : ILS Proton successfully launches LightSquared satellite
7th ILS Proton mission of 2010; 27th Successful Proton Launch in 28 months

BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan, November 14, 2010 – International Launch Services (ILS), a world leader in providing mission and launch services to the commercial satellite industry, successfully carried the SkyTerra 1 satellite into orbit today on an ILS Proton for LightSquared of Reston, Virginia. This was the 7th commercial mission of the year for ILS and the 10th successful Proton launch of 2010. The ILS Proton launch of SkyTerra 1 was the first satellite launch for LightSquared.

The ILS Proton Breeze M launched from Pad 39 at the cosmodrome at 11:29 p.m. today local time (12:29 p.m. EST, 17:29 GMT) After a 9 hour 14 minute mission, the Breeze M successfully released the SkyTerra 1 satellite, weighing over 5.3 metric tons, into geostationary transfer orbit. This was the 361st launch for Proton since its inaugural flight in 1965, and the 63nd ILS Proton launch overall. The Proton Breeze M launch vehicle was developed and built by Khrunichev Research and Production Space Center of Moscow, one of the pillars of the Russian space industry and the majority shareholder in ILS.

The SkyTerra 1 satellite, to be located at 101.3 degrees West, was built on the Boeing 702HP platform designed for geomobile services with an estimated lifetime of fifteen years. The SkyTerra 1 satellite features a 22-meter L-band reflector-based antenna -- the largest commercial antenna reflector to be put into service. SkyTerra 1 will be among the first to combine satellite and terrestrial technologies for use in standard handsets and other devices. The 4G-LTE network offered by SkyTerra 1 will also be the first to provide wireless coverage to 100% of the population of the United States.

“It is very exciting for ILS to be a key partner for the launch of the SkyTerra 1 satellite for LightSquared, the new innovator for wireless broadband. The entire team of ILS, Khrunichev, LightSquared and Boeing have been keenly focused on ensuring that the SkyTerra 1 mission was executed flawlessly and on schedule. We want to thank LightSquared for entrusting us with the critical launch of SkyTerra 1 on ILS Proton, as this company brings affordable 4G wireless broadband to the entire United States,” said ILS President Frank McKenna.

“At LightSquared, our goal is to revolutionize wireless communications and our timeline to do that is very aggressive. We knew we could count on ILS and ILS Proton to help us maintain a steady pace with an on-time launch. The ILS Proton launch of the SkyTerra 1 satellite is an important step toward bringing mobile wireless services that are accessible anytime, anywhere, throughout the United States. We are grateful to the entire team of dedicated professionals who worked on the SkyTerra 1 launch,” said Sanjiv Ahuja, Chairman and CEO of LightSquared.
 
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Official launch video:
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It was a beautiful launch :)

boeing.mediaroom.com : Boeing SkyTerra 1 Satellite Sends 1st Signals from Space
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received the first on-orbit signals from LightSquared's SkyTerra 1 following the satellite's launch at 12:29 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 14 on an International Launch Services Proton vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Controllers at the ground station in Hartebeesthoek, South Africa, confirmed initial contact with the spacecraft at 9:50 p.m. Eastern time.

Signal acquisition indicates that the satellite is healthy and ready to begin operational testing and on-orbit maneuvers.
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www.federalspace.ru : Proton-M / MSV 1 Launch (photos)
:: 15.11.2010

Proton-M with Breeze-M/MSV 1 successfully lifted off from Baikonur on Nov. 14.
The lift off occurred at 8.29 p.m. MSK.

MSV separated from Breeze-M at 5:43 a.m. MSK, Nov. 15.
The Proton M/MSV 1 launch services were contracted by International Launch Services Inc. (ILV), Reston, VA.
This was the 10th launch of Proton this year.

MSV 1 commercially known as SkyTerra1 is now under caustomer's control. Telemetry confirms nominals status of all satellite's systems.
MSV 1/SkyTerra1 is designed and fabricated by Boeing Satellite Systems for the U.S. operator LightSquared.

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