SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Proton | Gorizont 16
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Aug 18, 1988 at 19:52 UTC
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PAD200/40
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Gorizont 16
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/40
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 49fc67aa-d888-4914-a4bc-ea870aee72b3
Reported date: Aug 18, 1988 at 19:52 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | Gorizont 16 launch?
The Proton | Gorizont 16 is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 1988 at 7:52 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Gorizont 16?
The Proton | Gorizont 16 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 | Gorizont 16 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/40 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Gorizont 16 going to?
The Gorizont 16 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Gorizont 16?
The Proton | Gorizont 16 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton | Gorizont 16 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
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 18, 1988 at 19:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 49fc67aa-d888-4914-a4bc-ea870aee72b3
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.03, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Gorizont 16 was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/40, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 18, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.