KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 6A

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Mar 12, 2000 at 04:07 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 6A
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b1729b09-f82a-4d47-a874-dceeabca971e
Reported date: Mar 12, 2000 at 04:07 UTC
Last synced: 5 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 6A launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 6A is scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 4:07 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 6A?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 6A 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 6A launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Ekspress 6A going to?
The Ekspress 6A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Ekspress 6A?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 6A is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress 6A 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 12, 2000 at 04:07 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: 5 minutes ago
Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: b1729b09-f82a-4d47-a874-dceeabca971e
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Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Ekspress 6A 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 March 12, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.