Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 3D (W3D)

A Proton-M Briz-M rocket launched Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 3D (W3D) from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting 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
200/39 (200L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Proton-M Briz-M | Eutelsat 3D (W3D) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2013-05-14T16:02:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Proton-M Briz-M is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Proton-M Briz-M endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches GTO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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