Proton | L1E 2K

A Proton rocket launched Proton | L1E 2K from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Proton
Launch pad
81/23 (81L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Proton | L1E 2K cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1970-12-02T17:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Proton is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Proton endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Elliptical, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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