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Proton-M Briz-M | AsiaSat 9
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Sep 28, 2017 at 18:52 UTC
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Source
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
AsiaSat 9 is AsiaSat’s next generation satellite to replace AsiaSat 4 at 122 degrees East Longitude. AsiaSat 9 is a Space Systems/Loral 1300E satellite equipped with 28 C-band and 32 Ku-band transponders, and a Ka-band payload. AsiaSat 9 will provide additional capacity, enhanced power and coverage for DTH, video distribution, private networks and broadband services across the Asia-Pacific region.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
AsiaSat 9
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 63180a99-81f2-46cb-bd6c-9048dd4a7671
Reported date: Sep 28, 2017 at 18:52 UTC
Last synced: 4 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 | AsiaSat 9 launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AsiaSat 9 is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:52 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 AsiaSat 9?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AsiaSat 9 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 | AsiaSat 9 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is AsiaSat 9 going to?
The AsiaSat 9 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching AsiaSat 9?
The Proton-M Briz-M | AsiaSat 9 is operated by International Launch Services.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | AsiaSat 9 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 28, 2017 at 18:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by International Launch Services
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 63180a99-81f2-46cb-bd6c-9048dd4a7671
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
AsiaSat 9 was a Proton-M Briz-M mission operated by International Launch Services that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on September 28, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.