Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 2

Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 2 lifted off aboard a Proton-K/17S40 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying 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
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2002-07-25T15:13:21.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-K/17S40 lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Proton-K/17S40 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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