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ILS Update on Proton Failure

By Marc Boucher
NASA Watch
July 9, 2013
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Update on Russian Federal Proton Glonass Mission Failure, ILS
Personnel: Our number one priority at ILS is safety, and we are pleased to report that all personnel associated with the Astra 2E campaign were a safe distance away at the ILS safety area, and are all safe. Additionally, we have been told that there were no injuries or casualties to Russian or Kazakh personnel.
Launch Pad facilities: The impact area was a far enough distance from LP24 and LP39 and we understand that neither launch pads were damaged.
Russian Launch Investigation: …There are many rumors and much speculation on the internet and through other sources, and you may have your own thoughts and questions as well. The Russian State Commission will complete their work and release their findings in due time.

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One response to “ILS Update on Proton Failure”

  1. hikingmike says:
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    Incorrectly installed sensors and poor quality control. Angular velocity sensors were installed 180 degrees off, arrow was pointed down instead of up. So perhaps when Proton had a tiny bit of tilt, those sensors caused the Proton to correct in the wrong direction?

    http://www.russianspaceweb….