Proton-K/17S40 | Iridium 09 to 14 & Iridium 16

Operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, the Communications mission Proton-K/17S40 | Iridium 09 to 14 & Iridium 16 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton-K/17S40
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/23 (81L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Proton-K/17S40 | Iridium 09 to 14 & Iridium 16 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-06-18T14:02:45.000Z
    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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