SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM
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Mar 26, 1974 at 13:35 UTC
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PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
Mass model of the Raduga communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/DMAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Raduga-GVM
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
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: 982ce36e-8f38-43d9-9cfd-c65c9c28fc7a
Reported date: Mar 26, 1974 at 13:35 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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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-GVM launch?
The Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 1974 at 1:35 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-GVM?
The Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM 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-GVM launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Raduga-GVM going to?
The Raduga-GVM mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Raduga-GVM?
The Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/DM | Raduga-GVM 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 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 26, 1974 at 13:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 982ce36e-8f38-43d9-9cfd-c65c9c28fc7a
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Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Raduga-GVM was a Proton-K/DM mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 26, 1974. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.