KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton | Gorizont 31

SUCCESSJan 25, 1996 at 09:56 UTCProton →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Geostationary communications satellite

VEHICLE
Proton
MISSION
Gorizont 31
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c53ff696-2b54-4d05-8834-572064ac51f2
Reported date: Jan 25, 1996 at 09:56 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours 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 31 launch?
The Proton | Gorizont 31 is scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 1996 at 9:56 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 Gorizont 31?
The Proton | Gorizont 31 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 31 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Gorizont 31 going to?
The Gorizont 31 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Gorizont 31?
The Proton | Gorizont 31 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton | Gorizont 31 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 25, 1996 at 09:56 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 12 hours ago
Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: c53ff696-2b54-4d05-8834-572064ac51f2
Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03