PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soviet astronomy orbital station for UV and X-ray astrophysical observations
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/D-1
AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Astron
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical 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: 2f0decd6-a089-4409-b09f-879b9c34e4de
Reported date: Mar 23, 1983 at 12:45 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
D-1
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
11
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
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/D-1 | Astron launch?
The Proton-K/D-1 | Astron is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 1983 at 12:45 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 Astron?
The Proton-K/D-1 | Astron mission uses the Proton-K/D-1 rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-K/D-1 has flown 12 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Proton-K/D-1 | Astron launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Astron going to?
The Astron mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Astron?
The Proton-K/D-1 | Astron is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/D-1 | Astron 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.
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Launch date set: Mar 23, 1983 at 12:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
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Launch ID: 2f0decd6-a089-4409-b09f-879b9c34e4de
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