Proton | US-KMO 7

The Government/Top Secret flight Proton | US-KMO 7 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Proton, bound for Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Proton | US-KMO 7 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2008-06-26T23:59:43.000Z
    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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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