ABOUT PROTON ROCKET
The Proton is a heavy-lift launch vehicle that has been a cornerstone of the Soviet and Russian space programs since 1965. With over 400 launches, it has delivered space station modules, interplanetary probes, and commercial GEO satellites. Despite a higher failure rate than Western counterparts, its lower cost made it competitive in the commercial market.
NOTABLE MISSIONS
| 🚀 Salyut stations |
| 🚀 Mir core module |
| 🚀 Zarya ISS module |
| 🚀 ExoMars TGO |
| 🚀 Commercial GEO satellites |
LEGACY & LASTING IMPACT
Launched Salyut, Mir, and ISS modules; workhorse of Russian heavy-lift capability
PROGRAM DETAILS
| Category | Launch Vehicle |
| Era | Multi-era |
| Agency | Roscosmos / Khrunichev |
| Country | Russia |
| Start Date | 1965-07-16 |
| Total Flights | 425 |
| Success Rate | 89% |
| Successor | Angara A5 |
PROGRAM COST
| Original Cost | ~$65M per launch |
| Inflation-Adjusted | ~$65M (2020) |
KEY FIGURES
TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED
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