PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
This series of satellites based on the new generation Spacebus-4000C3 platform has been originally ordered by GE-Americom as GE 1i, 2i, 3i, 4i and 2E. They were renamed to AMC after SES took over Americom and some were cancelled in this process.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
AMC 23
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: 104013c7-d082-4c56-a81c-270fe77ac286
Reported date: Dec 29, 2005 at 02:28 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 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 23 launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 23 is scheduled for Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 2:28 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 23?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 23 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 23 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is AMC 23 going to?
The AMC 23 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching AMC 23?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 23 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | AMC 23 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 29, 2005 at 02:28 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: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 104013c7-d082-4c56-a81c-270fe77ac286
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
AMC 23 was a Proton-M Briz-M mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on December 29, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.