KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress AM-22
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Dec 28, 2003 at 23:00 UTC
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Ekspress AM22 (Russian: Экспресс АМ22, meaning Express AM22) is a communications satellite. It belongs to the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) based in Moscow
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DM-2MMISSION
Ekspress AM-22
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary 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: 3e853ca4-d876-4eb6-b30d-52a0a621a61c
Reported date: Dec 28, 2003 at 23:00 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 AM-22 launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress AM-22 is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, 2003 at 11:00 PM 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 AM-22?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress AM-22 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 AM-22 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Ekspress AM-22 going to?
The Ekspress AM-22 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Ekspress AM-22?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress AM-22 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Ekspress AM-22 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 28, 2003 at 23:00 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: 3e853ca4-d876-4eb6-b30d-52a0a621a61c
●Open-Meteo Weather3 weeks ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Ekspress AM-22 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 December 28, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.