Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2

Operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, the Communications mission Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2 delivered its payload into GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton-M Briz-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2002-12-29T23:16:40.000Z
    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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in GSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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