PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeosynchronous Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Astra 2C was a European (SES – Societe Europeene des Satellites, Luxembourg) geosynchronous communications Boeing 601HP spacecraft.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DM-2MMISSION
Astra 2C
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous 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: 67ff3563-1cd8-4155-ad6d-cb8c21ab31d2
Reported date: Jun 16, 2001 at 01:49 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | Astra 2C launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Astra 2C is scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 1:49 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 Astra 2C?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Astra 2C 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 | Astra 2C launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Astra 2C going to?
The Astra 2C mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Astra 2C?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Astra 2C is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Astra 2C 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 16, 2001 at 01:49 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 67ff3563-1cd8-4155-ad6d-cb8c21ab31d2
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Astra 2C 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 June 16, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geosynchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.