An ILS International Launch Services-operated Russian Proton K/Block DM booster was launched from Launch Complex 81 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on 15 May carrying the 3,780kg (8,330lb) PanAmSat PAS 10 communications satellite, which was placed into geostationary transfer orbit 6h 33min later. The launch was the first by ILS this year and the 20th Proton launch by the international company since it was established in 1995. The Boeing Satellite Systems 601HP spacecraft is the 17th built for Panamsat. The 9.6kW (13shp) PAS 10 is equipped with 24C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders and will be located at 68.5í in geostationary orbit.
Source: Flight International