SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Proton-K/D-2 | Fobos-2

SUCCESSJul 12, 1988 at 17:01 UTCProton-K/D-2 →
PAD200/40
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITMars Orbit
TYPERobotic Exploration

Mars orbiter and Phobos lander mission

MISSION
Fobos-2
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Mars Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/40
COUNTRY
RUS
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
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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.

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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
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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
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

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.