KOMPSAT-5 INTEGRATION

KOMPSAT-5/Dnepr Space Head Module integration was completed in the Yasny Launch Base AITB on August 13, 2013. On August 16, 2013, the SHM with KOMPSAT-5 satellite was transported to the launch pad and mated with the launch vehicle. The final checkout and tests of the launch vehicle with KOMPSAT-5 satellite are presently in progress. The launch is scheduled for August 22, 2013 at 18:39 Moscow time (14:39 UTC).