KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F1R

SUCCESS Proton-M Briz-M →
Sep 8, 2005 at 21:53 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Navigation Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 91% success
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPENavigation

It carried a 24 C-band and 32 Ku-band transponders. Anik F1R has a design life of 15 years. In addition, a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS-GEO 4) navigation package operating in C-band for uplink and L-band for downlink provides precision Global Positioning System-based guidance information to aircraft.

MISSION
Anik F1R
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7bfef0b6-0576-4be2-bedc-9cbfef17f3e3
Reported date: Sep 8, 2005 at 21:53 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
Briz-M
FLIGHTS
68
SUCCESSES
62
SUCCESS RATE
91.2%
When is the Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F1R launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F1R is scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 9:53 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 Anik F1R?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F1R 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 | Anik F1R launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Anik F1R going to?
The Anik F1R mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Anik F1R?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F1R is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F1R 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
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Launch date set: Sep 8, 2005 at 21:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 7bfef0b6-0576-4be2-bedc-9cbfef17f3e3
Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Anik F1R 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 September 8, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.