BY JUSTIN RAY November 30, 2000 -- Follow the countdown and launch of the Proton rocket launching the Sirius 3 spacecraft for Sirius Satellite Radio. Reload this page for the very latest on the mission. |
Video vault The International Launch Services Proton rocket lifts off with the Sirius 3 digital radio broadcasting satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. PLAY (370k, 34sec QuickTime file) The first stage of the Proton rocket separates as the second stage ignites while boosting the Sirius 3 satellite into orbit. Source video: ILS (236k, 21sec QuickTime file). PLAY (236k, 21sec QuickTime file) Watch the planned sequence of events as the Proton rocket carries the Sirius 3 digital radio broadcasting satellite into orbit. PLAY (718k, 1min 41sec QuickTime file) Flight data file Vehicle: Proton/Block DM Payload: Sirius 3 Launch date: Nov. 30, 2000 Launch window: 1959:47 GMT (2:59:47 p.m. EST) Launch site: LC 81, Pad 23, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan Pre-launch briefing Launch timeline - Chart with times and descriptions of events to occur during the launch. Proton - Description of the Russian-made rocket used in this launch. Sirius - Learn more about the Sirius Satellite Radio system, the spacecraft and orbits. |
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