KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton | INMARSAT III F-2
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Sep 6, 1996 at 17:37 UTC
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PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Launched in 1996-8, the Inmarsat-3s were built by Lockheed Martin Astro Space (now Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space) of the USA, responsible for the basic spacecraft, and the European Matra Marconi Space (now Astrium), which developed the communications payload.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonMISSION
INMARSAT III F-2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/23 (81L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 80af80ef-f8c6-4186-876d-be47d67cd145
Reported date: Sep 6, 1996 at 17:37 UTC
Last synced: 37 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 | INMARSAT III F-2 launch?
The Proton | INMARSAT III F-2 is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 1996 at 5:37 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 INMARSAT III F-2?
The Proton | INMARSAT III F-2 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 | INMARSAT III F-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is INMARSAT III F-2 going to?
The INMARSAT III F-2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching INMARSAT III F-2?
The Proton | INMARSAT III F-2 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton | INMARSAT III F-2 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 01:15 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 6, 1996 at 17:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 37 seconds ago
●Launch Library 237 seconds ago
Launch ID: 80af80ef-f8c6-4186-876d-be47d67cd145
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
INMARSAT III F-2 was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on September 6, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.