Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Spektr-RG

Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Spektr-RG lifted off aboard a Proton-M from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to L2.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Proton-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
L2
Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Spektr-RG cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2019-07-13T12:30:57.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-M 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 L2.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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