Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513)

A Proton-M Briz-M rocket launched Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
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 | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2015-12-13T00:19:00.000Z
    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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