Proton | Luch #1

The Communications flight Proton | Luch #1 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Proton, bound for Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/40
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Proton | Luch #1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1985-10-25T15:45:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Proton is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Proton endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Direct-GEO, successfully entering orbit.
  4. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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