KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 3A

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Jun 24, 2000 at 00:28 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 95% success
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

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MISSION
Ekspress 3A
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 229df13d-5ee5-486b-a506-1830abba729d
Reported date: Jun 24, 2000 at 00:28 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 3A launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 3A is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 12:28 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 Ekspress 3A?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 3A 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 | Ekspress 3A launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Ekspress 3A going to?
The Ekspress 3A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Ekspress 3A?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 3A is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 3A 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 24, 2000 at 00:28 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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Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: 229df13d-5ee5-486b-a506-1830abba729d
Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Ekspress 3A was a Proton-K/DM-2M mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on June 24, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.