Proton | Mars-7

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Robotic Exploration mission Proton | Mars-7 delivered its payload into Mars flyby.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Mars flyby
Proton | Mars-7 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-08-09T17:00:17.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Proton 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 Mars flyby.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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