The Proton remains stable. The second stage's four RD-0210 engines continue to fire. Vehicle performance has been normal so far in today's launch. The second stage has ignited and first stage separation confirmed. Altitude is 26.6 km, downrange distance 23 km.
Vehicle continues to accelerate into a clear blue sky.
Parameters reported nominal. First stage engines performing as expected. The Proton rocket returns to flight with the Garuda 1 cellular telephone relay satellite. T-minus 1 minute. The engine start command will be issued by the launch sequencer at T-minus 2.5 seconds.