Proton-M Briz-M | Ekspress AM-5

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center flew Proton-M Briz-M | Ekspress AM-5 on a Proton-M Briz-M out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Proton-M Briz-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Proton-M Briz-M | Ekspress AM-5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2013-12-26T10:49:56.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-M Briz-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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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