PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite for military and governmental puposes
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DMAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Raduga 16
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: b2618a64-a0b0-49a4-8e60-bbde1a9f58c5
Reported date: Aug 8, 1985 at 21:01 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 | Raduga 16 launch?
The Proton-K/DM | Raduga 16 is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 1985 at 9:01 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 Raduga 16?
The Proton-K/DM | Raduga 16 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 | Raduga 16 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Raduga 16 going to?
The Raduga 16 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Raduga 16?
The Proton-K/DM | Raduga 16 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM | Raduga 16 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 added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 8, 1985 at 21:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: b2618a64-a0b0-49a4-8e60-bbde1a9f58c5
●Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Raduga 16 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 8, 1985. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.