SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Proton | Geofizika
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Apr 26, 1988 at 03:15 UTC
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Experimental geostationary satellite, possibly used to detect nuclear tests
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Geofizika
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 94e8f60e-c5a2-434d-a86d-11a7e1c2e1ff
Reported date: Apr 26, 1988 at 03:15 UTC
Last synced: 23 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — Proton →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
K/DM-2
FLIGHTS
110
SUCCESSES
103
SUCCESS RATE
93.6%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton | Geofizika launch?
The Proton | Geofizika is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 1988 at 3:15 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Geofizika?
The Proton | Geofizika mission uses the Proton rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton has flown 110 times with a 93.6% success rate.
Where is the Proton | Geofizika launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Geofizika going to?
The Geofizika mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Geofizika?
The Proton | Geofizika is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton | Geofizika launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 26, 1988 at 03:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 23 seconds ago
●Launch Library 223 seconds ago
Launch ID: 94e8f60e-c5a2-434d-a86d-11a7e1c2e1ff
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Geofizika was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 26, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.