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 site
- Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
- Launch pad
- 81/23 (81L)
- Payload
- —
- Target orbit
- Elliptical

Mission timeline
- 1970-12-02T17:00:00.000ZLiftoff confirmed — Proton is airborne.
- Max Q — Proton endures peak structural stress during ascent.
- First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
- The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
- Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
- The mission reaches Elliptical, successfully entering orbit.
- The mission concludes successfully.