Proton-K/17S40 | Integral

A Proton-K/17S40 rocket launched Proton-K/17S40 | Integral from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Astrophysics
Launch pad
200/39 (200L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Proton-K/17S40 | Integral cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2002-10-17T04:41:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Proton-K/17S40 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Proton-K/17S40 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Elliptical, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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