Proton | Mars-3

Soviet Space Program flew Proton | Mars-3 on a Proton out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in Mars.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/23 (81L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Mars
Proton | Mars-3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1971-05-28T15:26:30.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton 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 Mars.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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