Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1

Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 rode a Proton-K/17S40 into space from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Proton-K/17S40
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/39 (200L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-06-06T16:56:54.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-K/17S40 roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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