Proton-M | Nimiq 5

A Proton-M rocket launched Proton-M | Nimiq 5 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
200/39 (200L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Proton-M | Nimiq 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-09-17T19:19:19.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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