Proton Russian missiles successfully put American satellites into orbit

On the afternoon of July 7 at 17: 16 Vietnam time, for the first time in Russia's Proton-M missile history from the Baikonur launcher, it was launched into space, bringing American information satellites weighing 6 tons successfully. into orbit.

After flying into space, the Briz-M Booster with the satellite separated from the rocket. Then the Booster has activated five thrusters to put the satellite in the right position in the orbit at 17: 24 minutes.

The American Direc TV10 multi-function commercial satellite is designed on the basis of a Boeing 702 aircraft, with a volume of 5,900 kg, considered the heaviest satellite ever.

The satellite will provide high-resolution digital television and radio services through underground cable television systems across the entire US territory like Alaska, Hawaii, and the US continent. . The life of this satellite is 15 years. The Direc TV10 orbit system currently consists of 9 satellites. Direc TV10 satellite is located at 102.8 degrees east longitude.

The Proton-M rocket is manufactured by Khrunichev Space Research and Production Center. The center said that Proton-M missiles have been greatly improved to increase capacity. In fact, Proton-M missiles have succeeded in bringing high-volume satellites into medium and low-level orbit.

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