PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Yamal 202 (Russian: Ямал-202) is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Gazkom and built by RSC Energia.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DM-2MMISSION
Yamal-202
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary 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: 0ea8e7f9-e3a8-495b-b8b8-3e0d976e3ae1
Reported date: Nov 24, 2003 at 06:22 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours 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 | Yamal-202 launch?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Yamal-202 is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2003 at 6:22 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 Yamal-202?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Yamal-202 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 | Yamal-202 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Yamal-202 going to?
The Yamal-202 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Yamal-202?
The Proton-K/DM-2M | Yamal-202 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM-2M | Yamal-202 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 24, 2003 at 06:22 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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 0ea8e7f9-e3a8-495b-b8b8-3e0d976e3ae1
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Yamal-202 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 24, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.