MISSION OVERVIEW
Mars orbiter and Phobos lander mission
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/D-2AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Fobos-2
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Mars Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/40
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 97714613-3f6e-449a-820d-17cb7ce1ebbc
Reported date: Jul 12, 1988 at 17:01 UTC
Last synced: 27 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Proton-K/D-2 →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
D-2
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
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/D-2 | Fobos-2 launch?
The Proton-K/D-2 | Fobos-2 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 1988 at 5:01 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 Fobos-2?
The Proton-K/D-2 | Fobos-2 mission uses the Proton-K/D-2 rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-K/D-2 has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Proton-K/D-2 | Fobos-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/40 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Fobos-2 going to?
The Fobos-2 mission is targeting Mars Orbit.
Who is launching Fobos-2?
The Proton-K/D-2 | Fobos-2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/D-2 | Fobos-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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 12, 1988 at 17:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 27 seconds ago
●Launch Library 227 seconds ago
Launch ID: 97714613-3f6e-449a-820d-17cb7ce1ebbc
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.03, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Fobos-2 was a Proton-K/D-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/40, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 12, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Mars Orbit. The launch was a success.