KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2
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Aug 6, 2012 at 19:31 UTC
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PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-MLAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 933bfc67-ad92-42bf-8bb8-ab9124504ff5
Reported date: Aug 6, 2012 at 19:31 UTC
Last synced: 5 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 | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2 launch?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2 is scheduled for Monday, August 6, 2012 at 7:31 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 Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2 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 | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2?
The Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2 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: Aug 6, 2012 at 19:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: 933bfc67-ad92-42bf-8bb8-ab9124504ff5
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Proton-M / Briz-M Enhanced | Telkom-3 & Ekspress MD2 was a Proton-M Briz-M Enhanced mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 6, 2012. The launch ended in failure.