Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-1

A Proton-K/D-1 rocket launched Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-1 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting Venus flyby.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Proton-K/D-1
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/39 (200L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Venus flyby
Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1984-12-15T09:16:24.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-K/D-1 clears the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Proton-K/D-1 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Venus flyby.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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