KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-K/DM-2M | Uragan 80 to 82

SUCCESSDec 25, 2002 at 07:37 UTCProton-K/DM-2M →
PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGLONASS

GLONASS navigation satellites

MISSION
Uragan 80 to 82
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/23 (81L)
PROGRAM
GLONASS
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: befbfe51-0b6f-490c-8c42-9005faace978
Reported date: Dec 25, 2002 at 07:37 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours 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 | Uragan 80 to 82 launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Uragan 80 to 82 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 7:37 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 Uragan 80 to 82?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Uragan 80 to 82 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 | Uragan 80 to 82 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Uragan 80 to 82 going to?
The Uragan 80 to 82 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Uragan 80 to 82?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Uragan 80 to 82 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. It is part of the GLONASS program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Uragan 80 to 82 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 25, 2002 at 07:37 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
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: befbfe51-0b6f-490c-8c42-9005faace978
Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98

Mission Profile

Uragan 80 to 82 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 December 25, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the GLONASS program. The launch was a success.