KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-K/Briz-M | Gorizont 33

SUCCESSJun 6, 2000 at 02:59 UTCProton-K/Briz-M
PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Geostationary communications satellite

VEHICLE
Proton-K/Briz-M
MISSION
Gorizont 33
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4a6d013e-07a4-4978-8966-c786f3a279fc
Reported date: Jun 6, 2000 at 02:59 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
Briz-M
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%

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.

When is the Proton-K/Briz-M | Gorizont 33 launch?
The Proton-K/Briz-M | Gorizont 33 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 2:59 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 33?
The Proton-K/Briz-M | Gorizont 33 mission uses the Proton-K/Briz-M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-K/Briz-M has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Proton-K/Briz-M | Gorizont 33 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Gorizont 33 going to?
The Gorizont 33 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Gorizont 33?
The Proton-K/Briz-M | Gorizont 33 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/Briz-M | Gorizont 33 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 6, 2000 at 02:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 hours ago
Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 4a6d013e-07a4-4978-8966-c786f3a279fc
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Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98