PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeosynchronous Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Ekspress-A1R is equipped with 12 transponders, transmitting signals in C-band, 5 in Ku-band and one in L-band and it was expected to have a life span of seven years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DM-2MMISSION
Ekspress A1R
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3188571a-684c-4ac2-8cfc-2d77e637cc4a
Reported date: Jun 10, 2002 at 01:14 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes 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 | Ekspress A1R launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress A1R is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2002 at 1:14 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 A1R?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress A1R 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 A1R launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Ekspress A1R going to?
The Ekspress A1R mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Ekspress A1R?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress A1R is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress A1R 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 10, 2002 at 01:14 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: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3188571a-684c-4ac2-8cfc-2d77e637cc4a
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Ekspress A1R 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 10, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geosynchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.