Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Test Flight mission Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM delivered its payload into Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Proton-K/DM
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/23 (81L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1974-03-26T13:35:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-K/DM 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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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