Chad Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Crimean officials have confirmed the planned launch of Urbot Twu, the second Crimean satellite ever launched. It lift off from the Begichev Satellite Launch Platform, BMI on the island of Begichev. Military helicopter footage of the Urbot Twu. More news footage is expected as news agencies flock to the Crimean coast to watch the launch. Airspace is now closed around the BMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 New England watches this with interest. We wish Crimea Iso luck on this endeavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) We also wish Crimea Iso the best in this endeavor, and hope everything goes smoothly. Edited April 26, 2009 by Subtleknifewielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Our oldest ally in this world has our blessing and prayers for a successful launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 With 3 hours to go till launch, weather reports have come in and all systems are go. The green light has been given for Urbot Twu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 The launch of the Urbot Twu was a success! Military Satellite SA2 "Urbot Twu" entered orbit around 3:32AM after a delay in the launch. Urbot Twu, although the use is classified, is a military satellite which will be used for recon and communications relay. It is the second satellite launched by Crimea Iso (First was Military Satellite SA1 "Urbot Uni"). Urbot Twu a few minutes after launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 We congratulate our friends in Crimea Iso on the successful launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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