KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-K/DM-2M | PAS 10

Name: Proton-K/DM-2M | PAS 10
Start: 2001-05-15T01:11:00+00:00
End: 2001-05-15T01:26:00+00:00
Location: 81/23 (81L)

SUCCESS Proton-K/DM-2M →

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May 15, 2001 at 01:11 UTC

Geostationary Orbit Communications Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 95% success

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PAD81/23 (81L)

SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →

ORBITGeostationary Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

PAS 10 (PanAmSat 10) was an American geosynchronous communications spacecraft. The 3.7 tonne (with fuel) satellite carried 48 transponders (24 in C-band and 24 in Ku-band) to provide direct-to-home video channels to Europe, Middle-East, and South Africa after parking over 68.5 deg-E longitude.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Proton-K/DM-2M

AGENCY

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center

MISSION

PAS 10

MISSION TYPE

Communications

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

81/23 (81L)

LAUNCH SITE

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

COUNTRY

RUS

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: c277a7f6-2594-4728-914d-003f92b74853

Reported date: May 15, 2001 at 01:11 UTC

Last synced: 10 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 | PAS 10 launch?

The Proton-K/DM-2M | PAS 10 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 1:11 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 PAS 10?

The Proton-K/DM-2M | PAS 10 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 | PAS 10 launching from?

The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.

What orbit is PAS 10 going to?

The PAS 10 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.

Who is launching PAS 10?

The Proton-K/DM-2M | PAS 10 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.

Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | PAS 10 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

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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch date set: May 15, 2001 at 01:11 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

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Last data sync: 10 minutes ago

Launch ID: c277a7f6-2594-4728-914d-003f92b74853

Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98

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Mission Profile

PAS 10 was a Proton-K/DM-2M mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 15, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.

Proton-K/DM-2M | PAS 10

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