Proton | Gorizont 17

Soviet Space Program flew Proton | Gorizont 17 on a Proton out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/40
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Proton | Gorizont 17 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1989-01-26T09:16:00.000Z
    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 Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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