| T+0:00:00 |
Liftoff |
| The first stage ignites and the Zenit 3SL rocket lifts off from the Odyssey launch platform in the Pacific Ocean. The rocket heads eastward along the equator with the Thuraya 1 satellite. |
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| T+0:02:21 |
First stage shutdown |
| The first stage's RD-171 engine shuts down after its planned firing. |
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| T+0:02:24 |
Stage separation |
| The Zenit rocket's first and second stages separate apart with the spent first stage falling back to Earth. |
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| T+0:02:29 |
Second stage ignition |
| The second stage continues the push to orbit as its RD-120 engine starts. |
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| T+0:03:33 |
Payload fairing separation |
| The payload fairing that protected the Thuraya 1 satellite during atmospheric ascent is jettisoned after no longer being needed. |
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| T+0:07:20 |
Second stage shutdown |
| Having completed its job, the second stage of the Zenit booster is shut down. Separation occurs at T+plus 8 minutes, 35 seconds. |
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| T+0:08:45 |
Third stage ignition |
| The Russian-built Block DM-SL upper stage is ignited for the first of two planned firings to place the Thuraya 1 satellite into the desired orbit around Earth.
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| T+0:12:50 |
Third stage shutdown |
| The Block DM-SL third stage engine is commanded to shut down follow its first firing. The stage and attached Thuraya 1 satellite now enter a long coast period around Earth.
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| T+1:41:00 |
Third stage restart |
| The second firing of the Block DM-SL begins as the stage's engine is reignited to place the Thuraya 1 satellite into the proper geosynchronous transfer orbit. |
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| T+1:47:35 |
Third stage shutdown |
| Block DM-SL shuts down after finishing its second burn. This completes the powered flight to loft the Thuraya 1 payload. |
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| T+1:59:05 |
Spacecraft separation |
| The Thuraya 1 geomobile communications satellite is released into space from the Block DM-SL upper stage to provide cellular telephone-like coverage to 99 countries around the Middle East. |
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