Galileo-FOC FM08(Andriana), Galileo-FOC FM09(Liene)- Союз-СТБ/Фрегат-МТ(VS13)- Куру ELS - 17.12.2015

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http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2015/1360.asp

Two Galileo satellites arrive in French Guiana for Arianespace's year-ending Soyuz mission
 
 November 2, 2015 – Soyuz Flight VS13
The satellites for Arianespace's 12th flight in 2015 – which will close out the company's record year of launch activity – have arrived in French Guiana with delivery of the latest two European Galileo navigation platforms to be lofted by Soyuz.
These spacecraft landed at Cayenne's Félix Eboué Airport aboard a chartered freighter jetliner, and were transferred via road to the Spaceport's S1 payload preparation facility for checkout.
Scheduled for mid-December, the upcoming medium-lift Soyuz mission with its pair of Galileo satellites will conclude Arianespace's busiest launch activity year ever involving all three members of its launcher family – which also includes the heavy-lift Ariane 5 and lightweight Vega.
The December Soyuz launch is designated Flight VS13, signifying the medium-lift workhorse's 13th mission from French Guiana since its service entry at the Spaceport in October 2011. To support the growing Galileo constellation, Soyuz is fitted with a vertical dispenser that accommodates the two navigation satellites deployed on each mission.
 The European Commission manages and funds Galileo's current FOC (Full Operational Capability) phase, with the European Space Agency delegated as the design and procurement agent on the Commission's behalf.


One of the two containers with Galileo satellites for Arianespace's upcoming Soyuz mission is unloaded from the cargo jetliner after its touchdown at Cayenne's Félix Eboué Airport.

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http://www.csgpreparationlancement.com/soyouz/vol-soyouz-13-ouverture-du-conteneur/

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[Lanista]

Интересные контейнеры для спутников, удобные.

[Salo]

http://www.arianespace.com/news-mission-update/2015/1373.asp

Galileo satellites are integrated for Arianespace's year-end Soyuz mission

December 8, 2015 – Soyuz Flight VS13
The two spacecraft for Arianespace's latest Soyuz launch at the service of Europe's Galileo satellite-based navigation system – and the company's record 12th mission overall in 2015 – have been integrated at the Spaceport in preparation for their December 17 liftoff from French Guiana.
During activity in the Spaceport's S3B clean room facility, the spacecraft pair was mated with their dispenser, which will deploy the satellites by firing a pyrotechnic system for separation in opposite directions at the orbital insertion point.
The satellite/dispenser combination is ready for integration on Soyuz launcher's 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 site.
Arianespace's December 17 mission, designated Flight VS13 in the company's launcher family numbering system, will orbit two Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capability) satellites, further augmenting the European constellation of navigation spacecraft.  The satellites are built by prime contractor OHB System in Bremen, Germany, with their onboard payloads supplied by UK-based Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), which is 99% owned by Airbus Defence & Space.
The Galileo system is designed to provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services under civilian control.  Its Full Operational Capability 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.
 Flight VS13 will close out a busy year – complementing the 11 previous missions in 2015, which were composed of two other launches with the medium-lift Soyuz, three using the light-lift Vega and six with the heavy-lift Ariane 5.

Launch timing for VS13
Moscow, Russia  At 2:51:56 p.m. on December 17, 2015


The first of two Galileo satellites is integrated on its dispenser system in the Spaceport's S3B clean room for Soyuz Flight VS13 (photos left and center). At right, the second spacecraft is moved into position for mating with the dispenser, completing this integration milestone.

[Salo]

http://www.arianespace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/VS13_Launch-kit_GB.pdf

[Разъём]

А почему в брошюре написано что это №11 и 12 а в заголовке темы 8 и 9?

[che wi]

Разъём пишет:
А почему в брошюре написано что это №11 и 12 а в заголовке темы 8 и 9?

11 и 12 – общая нумерация с учётом четырёх аппаратов In-Orbit Validation (IOV), 8 и 9 – только для аппаратов Full Operational Capability (FOC).
Были еще тестовые GIOVE A и GIOVE B, которые не входят в общую нумерацию.

[Разъём]

Спасибо

[Salo]

http://www.arianespace.com/press-release/soyuz-flight-vs13-another-mission-for-europe-and-galileo-12th-and-final-flight-in-2015-for-arianespace/

Dec 9, 2015                  
Soyuz Flight VS13: Another mission for Europe and Galileo; 12th and final flight in 2015 for Arianespace                         
For its 12th flight of the year, and the 13th Soyuz launch overall from the Guiana Space Center (CSG), Arianespace will orbit another pair of satellites for the Galileo constellation.   
                            
This mission, conducted for the European Commission under a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), will orbit Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capability) satellites 11 and 12.
After this flight, 12 Galileo satellites will have been deployed by Arianespace. The launch will be from the Soyuz Launch Complex (ELS) in Sinnamary, French Guiana.

Targeted orbit: Medium Earth Orbit, circular – Orbital Plane C
 

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• Altitude: 23,222 km.
• Inclined: 54.946 degrees
  

Liftoff is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2015 at exactly:
 

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• 08:51:56 a.m., (local time in French Guiana)
• 06:51:56 a.m., (in Washington, D.C.)
• 11:51:56 a.m., (UTC)
• 12:51:56 p.m., (in Paris)
• 14:51:56 p.m., (in Moscow)
  

The mission (from liftoff to satellite release) will last approximately 3 hours and 48 minutes.
The launcher will be carrying a total payload of 1,603 kg., including 1,434 kg. for the two Galileo satellites.
The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in French Guiana, to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown.

 Galileo, an emblematic European program
Galileo, a new global satellite navigation system, is an emblematic European Union program – lead by its Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (GROWTH); with ESA assigned the responsibility for design and procurement.
The Galileo FOC (Full Operational Capacity) satellites are built in Europe by OHB System of Bremen, Germany as prime contractor, with all payloads supplied by SSTL (Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.), a British subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space.
To watch a live, high-speed transmission of the launch, go to www.arianespace.com (with commentators in French and English), starting 15 minutes before liftoff. You can also follow the launch live on your iPhone or iPad (via the free Arianespace HD app).

 About Arianespace
Arianespace is the world's leading satellite launch company. Founded in 1980, Arianespace deploys a family of three launchers, Ariane, Soyuz and Vega, to meet the needs of both commercial and government customers, and has performed over 270 launches to date. Backed by its 20 shareholders and the European Space Agency, Arianespace is the only company in the world capable of launching all types of payloads into all orbits, from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. As of December 09, 2015, Arianespace had carried out 227 Ariane launches, 38 Soyuz launches (12 at the Guiana Space Center and 26 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, via Starsem) and six Vega launches. Arianespace is headquartered in Evry, near Paris, and has a facility at the Guiana Space Center, plus local offices in Washington D.C., Tokyo and Singapore.

[Salo]

http://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/the-next-two-galileo-satellites-get-their-boost-for-arianespaces-upcoming-soyuz-launch/

Dec 11, 2015   
The next two Galileo satellites get their "boost" for Arianespace's upcoming Soyuz launch

Installed side-by-side on their specially-designed dispenser system, the Galileo FOC satellites are moved into position, then integrated atop Soyuz' Fregat upper stage in this photo sequence.
Europe's latest two Galileo navigation satellites have been mated with the Soyuz launcher's Fregat upper stage, marking another milestone in preparations for Arianespace's December 17 liftoff from French Guiana.   
                            
Installation of the two satellites and their dispenser system atop Fregat occurred in the Spaceport's S3B clean room facility, clearing the way for the integrated unit to be encapsulated in Soyuz' ST payload fairing. This will create the "upper composite," which is to be placed atop Soyuz once the vehicle has been rolled out to its ELS launch complex in the commune of Sinnamary.
Fregat operates as Soyuz' fourth stage, providing an autonomous and flexible propulsion system. Built by Russia's NPO Lavochkin, it will perform two propulsion burns during the Galileo mission – with the upper stage designed to be restarted up to 20 times in flight.
Arianespace's upcoming Soyuz mission, designated Flight VS13 in the company's launcher family numbering system, will orbit the 11th and 12th Galileo satellites, augmenting Europe's constellation of navigation spacecraft that operate in circular Medium Earth Orbit. Prime contractor OHB System in Bremen, Germany produced the satellites, and their onboard payloads are supplied by UK-based Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL).
Europe's Galileo system was conceived to provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services under civilian control. Its Full Operational Capability 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.
Flight VS13 will be Soyuz' 13th liftoff from the Spaceport since its introduction in 2011, and is to close out a busy year for Arianespace – during which the launch services company already has conducted 11 missions with its Soyuz, Vega and Ariane 5 vehicles from French Guiana.

[Salo]

По ссылке большие картинки:
http://www.csgpreparationlancement.com/soyouz/vol-soyouz-13-galileo-sat-11-12-en-preparation/
         
         

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https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=36620.msg1455899#msg1455899

Jester пишет:
we are encapsulated, everything nominal fairing serial NГ15000-023

Jester пишет:
Roll-out complete
launcher serial: NP15000-010
 

[Salo]

http://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/soyuz-is-in-the-launch-zone-for-its-december-17-mission-with-galileo-navigation-satellites/

Dec 14, 2015   
Soyuz is in the launch zone for its December 17 mission with Galileo navigation satellites

The basic three-stage Soyuz moves by rail during its horizontal transfer fr om the MIK assembly facility to the Spaceport's launch zone within the commune of Sinnamary.

Arianespace's medium-lift Soyuz has moved to the launch pad in French Guiana – and is now ready for integration of its two Galileo satellite passengers at the workhorse vehicle's dedicated Spaceport complex.
                            
With today's rollout and vertical positioning of the basic three-stage vehicle, Arianespace's Soyuz marked a key step toward its December 17 mission that will deploy the latest two FOC (Full Operational Capability) satellites for Europe's Galileo space-based navigation system.

The Soyuz for Arianespace's Flight VS13 is shown after being suspended over the launch pad by four support arms. At left is the 53-meter-tall mobile gantry, which is moving in to protect Soyuz during the upcoming integration of its "upper composite."
 
Soyuz was moved via a transport/erector rail car in a horizontal-transfer process from the MIK launcher assembly facility to the Soyuz ELS launch complex – located at the Spaceport's northwestern sector within the commune of Sinnamary. Once on the launch pad, Soyuz was erected to the vertical orientation, wh ere it was suspended in place by four large support arms, followed by the transport/erector rail car's withdrawal.
With this step complete, the mobile gantry was moved into position around the launcher, providing protection for the subsequent installation of Soyuz' "upper composite" – composed of the two Galileo spacecraft and their dispenser system, the Fregat upper stage and payload fairing.
The December 17 launch – designed VS13 in Arianespace's numbering system – is scheduled to lift off at precisely 8:51:56 a.m. local time in French Guiana, with its Galileo satellite passengers to be deployed during a flight lasting approximately 3 hrs., 47 min. Total payload lift performance is estimated at 1,603 kg.
Flight VS13's passengers were built by OHB System, and their navigation payloads were supplied by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
The European Commission is managing and funding Galileo's FOC phase – during which the network's complete operational and ground infrastructure is being deployed. The European Space Agency has been delegated as the design and procurement agent on the Commission's behalf.

[Salo]

http://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/assembled-for-launch-soyuz-receives-the-galileo-payload-for-its-december-17-liftoff/

Dec 15, 2015
Assembled for launch: Soyuz receives the Galileo payload for its December 17 liftoff

The Soyuz vehicle's final integration process at the Spaceport is represented in this photo series, beginning with encapsulation of the two dispenser-mounted Galileo FOC satellites in their protective payload fairing as part of the "upper composite" (photo at left) inside the S3B clean room facility. After its subsequent transfer to the ELS launch zone, this combined element – which also includes the Fregat upper stage – was hoisted inside the mobile gantry (center), then integrated with Soyuz (right) to complete the launcher's build-up.

The medium-lift Soyuz for Arianespace's 2015 year-ending mission is now complete following the integration of its "upper composite" – which consists of the two Galileo satellite passengers, their protective payload fairing and the Fregat upper stage.   
                            
This activity was performed at the Spaceport's ELS launch complex. It began with the upper composite's transfer yesterday from the S3B payload preparation facility to the launch pad on a special transporter, and was followed by its hoisting to the upper level of a purpose-built mobile gantry – which provides a protected environment for the vertical installation atop Soyuz.
These steps completed Arianespace's launcher build-up for the December 17 Soyuz mission, and allowed final checkout to commence in preparation for the scheduled liftoff at precisely 8:51:56 a.m. local time in French Guiana on Thursday.
This upcoming mission's payload – a pair of FOC (Full Operational Capability) spacecraft that will further augment Europe's Galileo global navigation satellite system – are to be deployed during a flight lasting approximately 3 hrs., 47 min.
The Galileo system is designed to provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services under civilian control.  Its Full Operational Capability 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. Prime contractor OHB System produced the Galileo satellites, and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. supplied their navigation payloads.
Designated VS13, this week's flight will close out a record year of activity for Arianespace and its launcher family – building on the 11 successful missions performed earlier in 2015 (two with the medium-lift Soyuz, three with the light-lift Vega and six with the heavy-lift Ariane 5).
 

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• See the VS13 launch kit for additional information.
• Download larger versions of this story's photos in the Gallery.
  

[Quооndo]

Замечательно. 4-й пуск Союза за месяц. Никто и нигде столько не летает

[Diver]

43036, пока только 3й. Четвёртый будет 21го. Жаль глонасс перенесли - было бы 5.

[Salo]

http://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/soyuz-receives-the-go-for-arianespaces-december-17-liftoff-with-galileo-satellites/

Dec 16, 2015   
Soyuz receives the "go" for Arianespace's December 17 liftoff with Galileo satellites

Authorization has been given for tomorrow's Arianespace Soyuz launch from French Guiana, providing the "green light" for this medium-lift mission that will further augment Europe's Galileo global navigation satellite system.
                            
The approval was granted today after the regular pre-launch review for Arianespace flights – which confirmed the readiness of Soyuz and its payload of two Galileo Full Operational Capability (FOC) spacecraft, the launch site and associated infrastructure at the Spaceport, as well as the network of downrange tracking stations.

This December 17 mission – designated VS13 in Arianespace's numbering system – will be performed from the Spaceport's purpose-built ELS launch facility for Soyuz. Liftoff is scheduled at precisely 8:51:56 a.m. local time in French Guiana, with the two Galileo satellites to be deployed during a flight lasting approximately 3 hrs., 47 min.

Produced by OHB System, these relay platforms – which are the constellation's 11th and 12th satellites for launch – weigh some 717 kg. each and will operate in medium-Earth orbit. Their navigation payloads were supplied by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
The Galileo navigation system provides highly accurate global positioning services under civilian control. The European Commission is funding and managing its FOC phase, during which the network's complete operational and ground infrastructure will be deployed; with the European Space Agency designated as the system's design and procurement agent.
Capping off a record year for Arianespace, Flight VS13 will be the company's 12th and final mission in 2015 using its full launch vehicle family – which is made up of the heavy-lift Ariane 5, medium-lift Soyuz and lightweight Vega.
 

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• See the VS13 launch kit for additional information.
  

The European Commission website – Galileo: ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/space/galileo/index_en.htm
The European Space Agency website – Galileo: www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/The_future_-_Galileo/What_is_Galileo
OHB System websit: www.ohb-system.de
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. website: www.sstl.co.uk

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European Commission
European Space Agency (ESA)   
Galileo Full Operational Capability (FOC) satellites

[Чебурашка]

По Московскому времени, во сколько пуск?