PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-MLAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6337cc4d-568a-4e4a-83da-cb8352d1e645
Reported date: Sep 14, 2015 at 19:00 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-M →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
M Blok DM-03
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
75%
Proton-M Blok DM-03 is a four stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle. It is a Proton-M with an added DM-03 Fourth stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8 launch?
The Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8 is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2015 at 7:00 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 Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8?
The Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8 mission uses the Proton-M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-M has flown 8 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8?
The Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Ekspress AM8 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 14, 2015 at 19:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 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: 6337cc4d-568a-4e4a-83da-cb8352d1e645
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
●YouTube Video Search2 hours ago
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