Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473)

Operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, the orbital mission Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) delivered its payload into 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 | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-09-20T22:47:00.000Z
    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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