Rockot-Start mit KOMPSAT-2 am 28. Juli

Hi,
Nach dem Fehlstart vom 8. Oktober 2005 wurden alle Rockot-Starts bis zur Klärung der Fehlerursache gestoppt. Das Startverbot wurde am 25. Oktober aufgehoben. Der nächste Start ist für 28. Juli 2006 mit dem südkoreanischen Kompsat-2 Erdbeobachtungssatelliten geplant.

Hier die Bilder zur Ankunft in Plessezk.


 Arrival of KOMPSAT-2 at Archangel Airport

 Arrival of SC in the MIK at Plesetsk Cosmodrome

On 21 June 2006 the KOMPSAT-2 launch campaign commences!

The satellite and its GSE arrive on a direct flight from Seoul to Archangel Airport onboard an Antonov 124 during the morning. Off-loading was completed by the early afternoon.
On the same flight, the second group of KARI personnel arrive to augment the team already working at Plesetsk Cosmodrome. They are happy to see daylight after 10 hours on the plane!
A heat protection cover protects the equipment. 30 degrees centigrade in the shade are rare in Archangel!

On 22 and 23 June 2006:

Once the satellite and ist GSE have been loaded on the train, everybody prepares for his departure from Archangel to Plesetsk. "Byebye, Archangel - hello, Plesetsk".
During the train ride to Plesetsk at a maximum speed of 40 km/h, we enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Archangel region to which Plesetsk also belongs.
After the train`s arrival in the MIK (Integration Hall) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, the off-loading of KOMPSAT-2  from the train starts. The satellite has finally arrived and will now be prepared for its eventual integration with the launch vehicle!

On 24 June 2006:
The busses waiting for the Project Team to take them to the MIK integration facility for the daily operations.
Eurockot's office is already installed and also hosts Eurockot`s Japanese partners MITSUI who organise the daily Asian catering services for the whole KOMPSAT-2 crew comprising 48 persons.

paygar

Der Satellit ist jetzt im Reinraum wo weiter Vorbereitungen getroffen werden.


 The Satellite Preparation Hall

 Working under 10,000 cleanliness condition

Today (27. Juni) it was possible to gather all KARI team members in front of the entrance to the launch site facility. `` Weehayeo Kompsat -2´´
The KOREAN National flag is now installed in the satellite preparation area where its stand-alone operations will be performed during the next days.
The Kompsat-2 satellite is installed in the clean room which has a class 10.000 cleanliness.

paygar

Kommunikationstests sind erfolgreich verlaufen.

Today the first combined electrical test was started. All communication networks and electrical interface tests between the launch vehicle system and the spacecraft including LSTS (electrical ground segment equipment) were started checking the links from the service tower to the processing facility.
The communication network link is now under test from the bunker to the processing facility
All team members were happy with the successful completion of the communication network test.


SS-19 rolling to Launch Pad (Eurockot Archive)

The Integrated State of Health Test (ISOHT) has started as scheduled.
This test ensures that the Kompsat-2 spacecraft is fully operational after its transport from Korea to Russia through Archangel to Plesetsk Cosmodrome. This task will be completed tomorrow.  
The KOMPSAT-2 spacecraft is mounted on the integration dolly and is in position for the ISOHT test. The EGSE is operational and harnesses are attached to the spacecraft.
The Battery re-conditioning is still in progress
The satellite battery was fully discharged before transport to the launch site. After arrival at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, the spacecraft battery is now being recharged to re-conditioned it. This phase will be finished tomorrow.
The booster unit (SS-19) is ready for transportation to the launch pad!

paygar

Neue Informationen auf http://www.eurockot.com


 ROCKOT Upper Stage ready for roll-out.

The Breeze KM accompanied with the Fairing is prepared to be transported to the Launch Tower for fit check and electrical operations with the booster. The transportation is scheduled for tomorrow 06:00 am.The Upper Stage is well protected for the transportation.
  
A new group arrived today in Plesetsk in order to support the fuelling operations next week.
The fuelling team enjoyed the match Germany against Argentina


 Fuelling team in football fever!

paygar

Das Equipment wird grad gereinigt um danach, sauber, in den Clean Room gebraccht zu werden.

Today is the last day for the stand-alone operations of the satellite. All KARI team members are prepared for a long working day.
All fuelling equipment has been offloaded from the containers and have to be cleaned before they can be used in the clean room. After completion of this procedure, the door of the general hall will be opened and all equipment will be brought into the clean area.
Tomorrow we will have a day off. This will the first and the last free day of this campaign.


 Cleaning process of the fuelling equipement

paygar

Satellit wird mit Treibstoff gefüllt und die ersten Tests stehen auch an.

The satellite was positioned on the fuelling platform.
This is the final configuration set-up of the satellite in order to conduct the fuelling operations in a safe manner. Three cameras were installed in parallel for monitoring purposes.
The fuelling operations readiness review is scheduled for tomorrow.
In parallel to the fuelling preparation, the first joint electrical test was performed today. This will  verify the electrical interface between the LV telemetry measurement system simulator and the satellite including the electrical ground segment equipment LSTS.

The fuelling activities were continued as scheduled. In parallel to the fuelling operations we yesterday had a dry run for the hazardous operations. Our next goal is the fuel loading operations.


 KOMPSAT-2 on the Fuelling Platform


 Fuelling Team in Front of Korean Flag

paygar

Due to the wind velocity the Breeze KM was not transported back to the processing facility today. The maximum allowed velocity is 15m/sec during ground transportation. The transport of the Breeze KM is expected for tomorrow. This will not impact the schedule.
The fuelling activities continued without disturbances and will be the priority for the rest of this week.


 Fueling Operations in the MIK


 The Combined KARI/ASTRIUM Fuelling Team

paygar

Bei den Vorbereitungen geht alles glatt, und die Befüller haben sehr lustige Anzüge.  

Before starting the dry run operations in the afternoon the readiness of the rescue team and the medical personnel has to be checked.  The organisation, especially from Russian side, has been perfect. The Dry Run has been performed successfully.
The fuelling operations have been started as scheduled on July 8th.
After the final checks the team put the scape suits on. Everything has been ready and the hazardous operations have been started.
Finally the SC fuelling operations started. He two fuelling engineers have to work for several hours under "sauna"-like conditions.


 The Fuelling Team is Well Prepared


 Warning!


 Dry Run Operations

paygar

Moin,

und das Schild ist auch sehr lustig;

*FORBBIDEN* schreiben die, aber es sollte sicher *FORBIDDEN* heißen.

Hoffentlich haben die ihre Schilder am Startknopf richtig geschrieben sonst könnte ja was daneben gehen,


Jerry


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hab ich gar nich gesehen.

paygar

The satellite stand-alone operations were continued during the last two days.
The launch vehicle preparations, in particular the separation system, were performed on time in order to meet the scheduled mating operations between the launch vehicle adapter and the satellite scheduled on July 12.


Satellite Stand-Alone Operations

paygar

Satellit wurde mit dem Startvehikeladapter verbunden, und der Satellit vervollständigte die Treibstoffbefüllung.

12 and 13 July 2006
An important milestone, the mating of Kompsat-2 with the launch vehicle adapter was achieved!
The mating operations were successfully finished on 13th July. This operation is considered as a hazardous operation due to the fact that the satellite is already fuelled.


 Mating Operations

paygar

14 and 15 July 2006
After the mating of the Kompsat-2 satellite with the payload adapter, joint electrical tests were performed on 14 July. The results were as specified.
The prerequisite for mating the stack consisting of satellite and payload adapter with the upper stage Breeze-KM was fulfilled.
On July 15 the integration of the satellite with the upper stage took place.
and the next joint electrical test was prepared.



The stack on the way to meet the Breeze-KM


Joint Operations 1


Joint Operations 2


Joint Operations 3

paygar

Alle Tests sind abgeschlossen, jetzt wird der Satellit in die Nutzlastverkleidung verpackt.

16 and 17 July 2006
Eleven days to the launch! The successfully performed Joint Operation , the Electrical Test No.3, was followed by the encapsulation operations. The operation were finished on time at the end of the day.
A group photo was taken before the satellite was fully encapsulated.


 KOMPSAT-2 before Encapsulation


 A Proud Project Team!

paygar

Es gibt auch noch russische RAketen bei denen alles glatt zu laufen scheint.  

18 and 19 July 2006
After encapsulation, the joint electrical test No. 4 was performed and the results were within the specification. No deviations were observed against the previous electrical test No.3.
The Korean Broadcasting System KBS visited Plesetsk Cosmodrome including the Eurockot integration facilities  and the launch pad where all mission logos had already been installed on the launch tower.
The launch tower is now waiting for the upper composite. The roll-out from the MIK to the Launch Pad is scheduled for 19th July in the evening.
The temperature conditions are different from Western Europe, in average it is 18°C in Plesetsk.


 Dressed for the Launch


 Good Bye KBS-Team

Nutzlast istr fertig verpackt, und wird jetzt zur Rakete gebracht.

20 July 2006
Eight Days to Launch!
Now the upper composite is prepared to be transported from the clean room 101B to the general hall and from there to the launch pad. The departure time is scheduled for 8.00 pm this evening. A last group photo is made in the MIK integration hall. Again ``Weehayeo´´ KOMPSAT-2.


 Upper Composite Roll Out of MIK


 A Proud Group!

21 and 22 July 2006
The roll out to the launch pad was performed on 20 July. The departure time was at 9:00 pm under sunny weather condition, but it is still cold for the season. The upper composite arrived at the launch pad on 21 July very early in the morning.
The upper composite was lifted-off for mating with the booster unit, consisting of the first and the second stage.
After the mechanical mate of the upper composite with the launch vehicle, the joint electrical test No.5 was performed on 22 July. Khrunichev verified first the electrical interfaces from the launch pad to the customer interface in the bunker. The spacecraft was tested in the Initial Configuration & Launch Configuration during these test activities. The Breeze KM was not powered ON, ONLY transit lines were tested here.
The test was performed successfully. Afterwards the customer performed their own test concerning the Battery Top Of Charge.


 Roll Out to the Launch Pad


 Lift Off for Mating with the Booster

24 July 2006
5 days to launch - ``Dry run´´ Day!
Before starting with the last electrical test No.6, a coordination meeting was arranged between all parties, KARI, KSRC Telecom, KSRC and EUROCKOT.
The last joint electrical test No.6 was successfully performed. The purpose of this test was to verify that all systems including Spacecraft/Launch Vehicle and ground communication network are ready for launch. Each responsible system engineer verified that his system is ready for launch. This was the "dry-run" before Launch.
Also on the communication side the last tests were performed today. Together with KSRC Telecom in particular the final test set-up, the telephone /fax configuration and the set-up of the LV Lift-off time display has ben checked.
In the Mission Control Center in Mirny the customer logotogether with the Eurockot logo has been installed in the VIP room to welcome the Korean VIP's during the launch day scheduled for Friday, 28 July 2006.


 Verification of Each System


 Coordination Meeting

 Team Work


 Things Are Going Well!


 Everything Arranged for the Guests Watching the Launch

25 July 2006
Three Days to Launch!
Yesterday, the Kompsat-2 campaign passed another important milestone! The State Commission Session for the Kompsat-2 SC launch took place. All parties reported about the readiness of their responsibility areas.
Finally, the State Commission Members concluded that the "Rockot" LV and the Kompsat-2 satellite are ready for launch and the fuelling of the booster unit has to be started.
The Launch Vehicle is ready for the booster fuelling inside the movable service tower.
Today, a part of the launch vehicle team has the chance to take one day-off before the launch operations start.


 Rockot Ready for Fuelling!


 Partners in the KOMPSAT-2 Campaign

Eurockot Confirms KOMPSAT-2 Launch Date for 28 July 2006.

KOMPSAT-2 is scheduled to be launched on 28 July 2006 at 7:05am
GMT/ 9:05am CEST (11:05am local time Plesetsk).
For further details please check our webpage at http://www.eurockot.com.

Der Start ist glaub ich, wenn ich mich nicht verrechnet habe Morgen um 9:05 unserer Zeit.
einen Webcast gibt es auch, aber den Link habe ich leider noch nicht gefunden.
paygar

Nach Angaben von Roskosmos verlief der Start erfolgreich:

http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=1677 (in Russisch)

Leider kann man auf dieser Seite nicht auf <englisch> umschalten, obwohl das Symbol vorhanden ist.
Wäre toll, wenn Du uns weiter informierst.


jps

Hier ist ein Artikel auf Englisch:
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/rockot/kompsat2/

ROSKOSMOS hat jetzt offiziell den ordnungsgemässen Start und den geplanten Missionsverlauf von KompSat 2 bestätigt.

jps