PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Ekran was a Soviet series of geostationary satellites which were the first in the world to provide Direct-To-Home TV service.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DMAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Ekran
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f643f46b-590c-4c95-a222-656ca89ad26a
Reported date: Aug 24, 1984 at 19:50 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(161.2 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCMar 16, 1984 14:00 → Aug 24, 1984 19:50 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(168.8 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCSep 29, 1983 17:37 → Mar 16, 1984 14:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(201.2 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCMar 12, 1983 14:00 → Sep 29, 1983 17:37 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(176.8 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCSep 16, 1982 18:31 → Mar 12, 1983 14:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTC
FAILURE → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(55.8 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCJul 22, 1982 22:11 → Sep 16, 1982 18:31 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTC
SUCCESS → FAILURE
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(167.5 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCFeb 5, 1982 09:12 → Jul 22, 1982 22:11 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 15 earlier changes
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VEHICLE — Proton-K/DM →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
DM
FLIGHTS
66
SUCCESSES
61
SUCCESS RATE
92.4%
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 | Ekran launch?
The Proton-K/DM | Ekran is scheduled for Friday, August 24, 1984 at 7:50 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 Ekran?
The Proton-K/DM | Ekran mission uses the Proton-K/DM rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-K/DM has flown 66 times with a 92.4% success rate.
Where is the Proton-K/DM | Ekran launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Ekran going to?
The Ekran mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Ekran?
The Proton-K/DM | Ekran is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM | Ekran 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 23:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 168.9 days
Sep 29, 1983 17:37 UTC u2192 Mar 16, 1984 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 161.2 days
Mar 16, 1984 14:00 UTC u2192 Aug 24, 1984 19:50 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 201.2 days
Mar 12, 1983 14:00 UTC u2192 Sep 29, 1983 17:37 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 167.5 days
Feb 5, 1982 09:12 UTC u2192 Jul 22, 1982 22:11 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Status changed: SUCCESS u2192 FAILURE
Launch failure reported (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 55.8 days
Jul 22, 1982 22:11 UTC u2192 Sep 16, 1982 18:31 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Status changed: FAILURE u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 176.8 days
Sep 16, 1982 18:31 UTC u2192 Mar 12, 1983 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 224.4 days
Jun 25, 1981 23:55 UTC u2192 Feb 5, 1982 09:12 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch moved up by 1365.2 days
Mar 22, 1985 05:00 UTC u2192 Jun 25, 1981 23:55 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch delayed by 209.4 days
Aug 24, 1984 19:50 UTC u2192 Mar 22, 1985 05:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch delayed by 161.2 days
Mar 16, 1984 14:00 UTC u2192 Aug 24, 1984 19:50 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch delayed by 168.9 days
Sep 29, 1983 17:37 UTC u2192 Mar 16, 1984 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch delayed by 201.2 days
Mar 12, 1983 14:00 UTC u2192 Sep 29, 1983 17:37 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch delayed by 176.8 days
Sep 16, 1982 18:31 UTC u2192 Mar 12, 1983 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch delayed by 55.8 days
Jul 22, 1982 22:11 UTC u2192 Sep 16, 1982 18:31 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Status changed: FAILURE u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch delayed by 167.5 days
Feb 5, 1982 09:12 UTC u2192 Jul 22, 1982 22:11 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Status changed: SUCCESS u2192 FAILURE
Launch failure reported (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 224.4 days
Jun 25, 1981 23:55 UTC u2192 Feb 5, 1982 09:12 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch moved up by 2506.1 days
May 6, 1988 02:47 UTC u2192 Jun 25, 1981 23:55 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch delayed by 245.3 days
Sep 3, 1987 19:26 UTC u2192 May 6, 1988 02:47 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 467.7 days
May 24, 1986 01:42 UTC u2192 Sep 3, 1987 19:26 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: f643f46b-590c-4c95-a222-656ca89ad26a
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Ekran was a Proton-K/DM mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 24, 1984. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.