Proton-M Briz-M | Echostar 21

International Launch Services flew Proton-M Briz-M | Echostar 21 on a Proton-M Briz-M out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
International Launch Services
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton-M Briz-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Proton-M Briz-M | Echostar 21 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2017-06-08T03:45:47.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-M Briz-M lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Proton-M Briz-M passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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