Proton | Almaz-1

Proton | Almaz-1 rode a Proton into space from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/40
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Proton | Almaz-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1991-03-31T15:12:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Proton passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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