PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Sirius Satellite Radio (previously known as CD Radio) is a satellite constellation to provide digital radio to mobile receivers in north America.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DM-2MMISSION
Sirius FM-3
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/23 (81L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: dcfedbd9-37b1-40f2-b334-af01e6644eed
Reported date: Nov 30, 2000 at 19:59 UTC
Last synced: 21 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 | Sirius FM-3 launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Sirius FM-3 is scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 7:59 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 Sirius FM-3?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Sirius FM-3 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 | Sirius FM-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Sirius FM-3 going to?
The Sirius FM-3 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Sirius FM-3?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Sirius FM-3 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Sirius FM-3 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 30, 2000 at 19:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 21 minutes ago
●Launch Library 221 minutes ago
Launch ID: dcfedbd9-37b1-40f2-b334-af01e6644eed
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Sirius FM-3 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 November 30, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.