SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 13

SUCCESSNov 18, 1986 at 14:08 UTCProton-K/DM →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Geostationary communications satellite

MISSION
Gorizont 13
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 345d091f-24c4-43ff-a12e-37c1b47a5093
Reported date: Nov 18, 1986 at 14:08 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 13 launch?
The Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 13 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 1986 at 2:08 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 Gorizont 13?
The Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 13 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 | Gorizont 13 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Gorizont 13 going to?
The Gorizont 13 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Gorizont 13?
The Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 13 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 13 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 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 18, 1986 at 14:08 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
Launch Library 212 minutes ago
Launch ID: 345d091f-24c4-43ff-a12e-37c1b47a5093
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Gorizont 13 was a Proton-K/DM mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on November 18, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.