Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 5

A Proton-K/DM rocket launched Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 5 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton-K/DM
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/39 (200L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1982-03-15T04:39:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-K/DM clears the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Proton-K/DM 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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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