Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-12

The Robotic Exploration flight Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-12 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Proton-K/D-1, bound for Venus.

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
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Venus
Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-12 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1978-09-14T02:25:13.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-K/D-1 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 Venus.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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