INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH SERVICES
Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-3 & KazSat-2
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Jul 15, 2011 at 23:16 UTC
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
SES-3 is a geostationary communications satellite, providing broadcasting and network services to North America. It was launched alongside with the kazakh communications satellite KazSat-2, which replaced previously lost KazSat-1 and covers Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-MMISSION
SES-3 & KazSat-2
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: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8376d5f4-3846-4e67-b441-aa7b400e7219
Reported date: Jul 15, 2011 at 23:16 UTC
Last synced: 30 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Proton-M →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
Briz-M Enhanced
FLIGHTS
33
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
90.9%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-3 & KazSat-2 launch?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-3 & KazSat-2 is scheduled for Friday, July 15, 2011 at 11:16 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 SES-3 & KazSat-2?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-3 & KazSat-2 mission uses the Proton-M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-M has flown 33 times with a 90.9% success rate.
Where is the Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-3 & KazSat-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is SES-3 & KazSat-2 going to?
The SES-3 & KazSat-2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching SES-3 & KazSat-2?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-3 & KazSat-2 is operated by International Launch Services.
Can I watch the Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-3 & KazSat-2 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 15, 2011 at 23:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by International Launch Services
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 30 seconds ago
●Launch Library 231 seconds ago
Launch ID: 8376d5f4-3846-4e67-b441-aa7b400e7219
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
SES-3 & KazSat-2 was a Proton-M Briz-M Enhanced mission operated by International Launch Services that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 15, 2011. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.