KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F3

SUCCESSApr 9, 2007 at 22:54 UTCProton-M Briz-M →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Canadian geostationary communications satellite

MISSION
Anik F3
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 45c075cf-3cb1-4021-9996-8220e38ac864
Reported date: Apr 9, 2007 at 22:54 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours 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 F3 launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F3 is scheduled for Monday, April 9, 2007 at 10:54 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 F3?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F3 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 F3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Anik F3 going to?
The Anik F3 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Anik F3?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F3 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Anik F3 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 00:04 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 9, 2007 at 22:54 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 45c075cf-3cb1-4021-9996-8220e38ac864
Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Anik F3 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 April 9, 2007. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.