PAD200/40
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DMAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Gorizont 15
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/40
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 88177a26-ada8-4ac6-8a65-3e445b212c2d
Reported date: Mar 31, 1988 at 04:18 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | Gorizont 15 launch?
The Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 15 is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 1988 at 4:18 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 Gorizont 15?
The Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 15 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 15 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/40 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Gorizont 15 going to?
The Gorizont 15 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Gorizont 15?
The Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 15 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM | Gorizont 15 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 31, 1988 at 04:18 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 88177a26-ada8-4ac6-8a65-3e445b212c2d
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.03, 63.03
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