KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 12
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Feb 3, 2005 at 02:27 UTC
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PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Americom 12 satellite, also known as Worldsat 2.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
AMC 12
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1e07e971-70ca-4459-b9b3-6d838a509166
Reported date: Feb 3, 2005 at 02:27 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Proton-M Briz-M →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
Briz-M
FLIGHTS
68
SUCCESSES
62
SUCCESS RATE
91.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 12 launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 12 is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 2:27 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 AMC 12?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 12 mission uses the Proton-M Briz-M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-M Briz-M has flown 68 times with a 91.2% success rate.
Where is the Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 12 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is AMC 12 going to?
The AMC 12 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching AMC 12?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 12 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 12 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 01:08 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 3, 2005 at 02:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: 1e07e971-70ca-4459-b9b3-6d838a509166
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
AMC 12 was a Proton-M Briz-M mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on February 3, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.