KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1
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Jun 6, 1997 at 16:56 UTC
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Araks-N was a electro-optical area reconnaissance satellite, which had reportedly a resolution of 2 – 10 m (panchromatic and infra red). Its high orbit gave it a longer loitering time over the target.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/17S40MISSION
Araks-N 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth 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: c5ce4924-443b-4de9-9e72-b281d4468444
Reported date: Jun 6, 1997 at 16:56 UTC
Last synced: 33 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — Proton-K/17S40 →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
17S40
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Proton-K was a Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket derived from the earlier Proton. It was built by Khrunichev, and launched from sites 81 and 200 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 launch?
The Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 1997 at 4:56 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 Araks-N 1?
The Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 mission uses the Proton-K/17S40 rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-K/17S40 has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Araks-N 1 going to?
The Araks-N 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Araks-N 1?
The Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/17S40 | Araks-N 1 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: Jun 6, 1997 at 16:56 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: 33 seconds ago
●Launch Library 233 seconds ago
Launch ID: c5ce4924-443b-4de9-9e72-b281d4468444
●Open-Meteo Weather34 minutes ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Araks-N 1 was a Proton-K/17S40 mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on June 6, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.