PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITHeliocentric N/A
TYPEPlanetary Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
This is the first part of ESA’s and Roscosmos’s Mars exploration programme (ExoMars). The launch in the 2016 Mars window will consist of an orbiter and lander and will take 7 months to travel to Mars. The Trace Gas Orbiter will search for trace gases in the atmosphere such as methane and hydrogen. The Schiaparelli lander will travel with the orbiter until each reaches Mars, where it will attempt to descend through the atmosphere and land on the surface. The lander only contains a small array of scientific instruments, to conduct experiments over 4 Martian days.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander
MISSION TYPE
Planetary Science
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric N/A
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0b675aa8-0a78-4ed6-bbca-6916c8a7206b
Reported date: Mar 14, 2016 at 09:31 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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DEEP SPACE PROBE →
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter
Mars
ESA / RoscosmosOPERATOR
OrbiterTYPE
1.4136 AUFROM SUN
ACTIVE
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 | ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander is scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2016 at 9:31 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander?
The Proton-M Briz-M | ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander 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 | ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander going to?
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander?
The Proton-M Briz-M | ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 14, 2016 at 09:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 0b675aa8-0a78-4ed6-bbca-6916c8a7206b
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
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