KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-K/DM-2M | Asiasat 3S
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Mar 21, 1999 at 00:09 UTC
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PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Chinese communications satellite. Built to replace AsiaSat 3 which was lost due to a failure of the Proton-K launch vehicle during the second burn of the fourth stage.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DM-2MMISSION
Asiasat 3S
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/23 (81L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: cede6fa5-2417-4257-a3cb-5d2060e2a4c0
Reported date: Mar 21, 1999 at 00:09 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Proton-K/DM-2M →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
DM-2M
FLIGHTS
41
SUCCESSES
39
SUCCESS RATE
95.1%
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/DM-2M | Asiasat 3S launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Asiasat 3S is scheduled for Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 12:09 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 Asiasat 3S?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Asiasat 3S mission uses the Proton-K/DM-2M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-K/DM-2M has flown 41 times with a 95.1% success rate.
Where is the Proton-K/DM-2M | Asiasat 3S launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Asiasat 3S going to?
The Asiasat 3S mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Asiasat 3S?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Asiasat 3S is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Asiasat 3S 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 21, 1999 at 00:09 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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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: cede6fa5-2417-4257-a3cb-5d2060e2a4c0
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Asiasat 3S was a Proton-K/DM-2M mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 21, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.