SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Proton | Gorizont 23

SUCCESSJul 1, 1991 at 21:53 UTCProton →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Geostationary communications satellite

VEHICLE
Proton
MISSION
Gorizont 23
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 079b811a-4c16-451e-91d6-aebcd6b72349
Reported date: Jul 1, 1991 at 21:53 UTC
Last synced: 17 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
K/DM-2
FLIGHTS
110
SUCCESSES
103
SUCCESS RATE
93.6%
When is the Proton | Gorizont 23 launch?
The Proton | Gorizont 23 is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 1991 at 9:53 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 23?
The Proton | Gorizont 23 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 23 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Gorizont 23 going to?
The Gorizont 23 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Gorizont 23?
The Proton | Gorizont 23 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton | Gorizont 23 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.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 1, 1991 at 21:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: 079b811a-4c16-451e-91d6-aebcd6b72349
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Gorizont 23 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 July 1, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.