Proton-K/D-2 | Mars-96

Operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, the Robotic Exploration mission Proton-K/D-2 | Mars-96 delivered its payload into Helio-N/A.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Proton-K/D-2
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/39 (200L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Helio-N/A
Proton-K/D-2 | Mars-96 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1996-11-16T20:48:53.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-K/D-2 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 Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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