Proton-K/17S40 | Iridium 27 to 33

A Proton-K/17S40 rocket launched Proton-K/17S40 | Iridium 27 to 33 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting 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 27 to 33 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-09-14T01:36:54.000Z
    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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