KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-K/DM-2M | Sesat

SUCCESS Proton-K/DM-2M →
Apr 17, 2000 at 21:06 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

The SESAT 1 (Siberia – Europe SATellite) provides a wide range of telecommunications services over a very large geographical coverage area extending from the Atlantic Ocean to Eastern Russia, including a large part of Siberia. The satellite also provides similar services within the Indian Sub-Continent by means of a Steerable Spotbeam. Sharing the 36° East orbital position with the Eutelsat W4 satellite, SESAT contributes to the development of international, regional and domestic services, such as thin route telephony, corporate and specialised data services and long distance trunk telephony. It facilitates the development of new markets in far eastern Europe and southern Asia for all types of telecommunication and business services, as well as providing full interconnectivity with western and central Europe.

MISSION
Sesat
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 19f06100-4b14-4271-8022-4eabd50bfb4e
Reported date: Apr 17, 2000 at 21:06 UTC
Last synced: 9 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 | Sesat launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Sesat is scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2000 at 9:06 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 Sesat?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Sesat 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 | Sesat launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Sesat going to?
The Sesat mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Sesat?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Sesat is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Sesat 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: Apr 17, 2000 at 21:06 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: 9 minutes ago
Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: 19f06100-4b14-4271-8022-4eabd50bfb4e
Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Sesat 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 April 17, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.