KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-K/DM-2M | Kazsat

Name: Proton-K/DM-2M | Kazsat
Start: 2006-06-17T22:44:00+00:00
End: 2006-06-17T22:59:00+00:00
Location: 200/39 (200L)

SUCCESS Proton-K/DM-2M →

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Jun 17, 2006 at 22:44 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

MISSION OVERVIEW

KazSat 1, the first kazakh communications satellite, features 8 Ku-band transponders for fixed communications and 4 Ku-band transponders for TV-transmissions and is intended for telecast, fixed satellite communication and data transmission for Kazakhstan and central asia.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Proton-K/DM-2M

AGENCY

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

MISSION

Kazsat

MISSION TYPE

Communications

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

200/39 (200L)

LAUNCH SITE

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

COUNTRY

RUS

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 7f45c7a0-72ea-4dea-8f97-fd7e83253e7b

Reported date: Jun 17, 2006 at 22:44 UTC

Last synced: 2 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

SUCCESSES

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 | Kazsat launch?

The Proton-K/DM-2M | Kazsat is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 10:44 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 Kazsat?

The Proton-K/DM-2M | Kazsat 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 | Kazsat launching from?

The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.

What orbit is Kazsat going to?

The Kazsat mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.

Who is launching Kazsat?

The Proton-K/DM-2M | Kazsat is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.

Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Kazsat 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 00:04 UTC

Launch added to tracker

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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC

Launch date set: Jun 17, 2006 at 22:44 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC

Launch completed successfully

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 2 minutes ago

Launch ID: 7f45c7a0-72ea-4dea-8f97-fd7e83253e7b

Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

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Mission Profile

Kazsat 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 17, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.

Proton-K/DM-2M | Kazsat

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