PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Express-AMU1 is high-capacity communications satellite which will provide coverage of the European part of the Russian Federation in Ku and Ka bands. Stationed at 36 degrees east in Geostationary Orbit the 5700kg craft will be equipped with up to 70 transponders. The satellite is powered by 2 solar arrays and has an expected lifetime of 15 years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
Ekspress AMU1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b53e4c82-ea3b-488f-8eee-f8296383cc0b
Reported date: Dec 24, 2015 at 21:31 UTC
Last synced: 8 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 | Ekspress AMU1 / (EUTELSAT 36C) launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Ekspress AMU1 / (EUTELSAT 36C) is scheduled for Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 9:31 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 Ekspress AMU1?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Ekspress AMU1 / (EUTELSAT 36C) 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 | Ekspress AMU1 / (EUTELSAT 36C) launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Ekspress AMU1 going to?
The Ekspress AMU1 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Ekspress AMU1?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Ekspress AMU1 / (EUTELSAT 36C) is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Ekspress AMU1 / (EUTELSAT 36C) 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 24, 2015 at 21:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: b53e4c82-ea3b-488f-8eee-f8296383cc0b
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Ekspress AMU1 was a Proton-M Briz-M mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on December 24, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.