INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH SERVICES
Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5
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Jul 9, 2012 at 18:38 UTC
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Source
PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
SES-5 is a geostationary communications satellite, providing broadcasting and network services to Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-MMISSION
SES-5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 40c3f122-cdf0-4f6d-be3f-8ad9a10d40a8
Reported date: Jul 9, 2012 at 18:38 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 →
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-5 launch?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 is scheduled for Monday, July 9, 2012 at 6:38 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-5?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 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-5 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is SES-5 going to?
The SES-5 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching SES-5?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 is operated by International Launch Services.
Can I watch the Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | SES-5 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 9, 2012 at 18:38 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: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 40c3f122-cdf0-4f6d-be3f-8ad9a10d40a8
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
SES-5 was a Proton-M Briz-M Enhanced mission operated by International Launch Services that lifted off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 9, 2012. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.