Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 6

International Launch Services flew Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 6 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
International Launch Services
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 | Nimiq 6 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-05-17T19:12:14.000Z
    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. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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