KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-M Briz-M | Arabsat 4A
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Feb 28, 2006 at 20:10 UTC
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Arabsat-4 spacecraft are based on the Eurostar-2000+ version of the Eurostar satellite family. Both satellites received the names Badr-1 and Badr-4 respectively in February 2006. Badr 1 did not reach its planned orbit, when the upper stage of the Proton-M Briz-M (Ph.3) launch vehicle failed. After evaluating a lunar fly-by maneuvre to rescue the satellite, Badr 1 was deorbited on 24.03.2006 over the pacific.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
Arabsat 4A
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: 7f781fe3-4819-470d-9394-2b52efa824ae
Reported date: Feb 28, 2006 at 20:10 UTC
Last synced: 3 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 | Arabsat 4A launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Arabsat 4A is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 8:10 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Arabsat 4A?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Arabsat 4A 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 | Arabsat 4A launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Arabsat 4A going to?
The Arabsat 4A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Arabsat 4A?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Arabsat 4A is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Arabsat 4A 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 00:04 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 28, 2006 at 20:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 7f781fe3-4819-470d-9394-2b52efa824ae
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Arabsat 4A 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 February 28, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.