KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473)
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Sep 20, 2011 at 22:47 UTC
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Source
PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MLAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 515aced1-1252-4647-a281-2370f222c13a
Reported date: Sep 20, 2011 at 22:47 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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%
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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 10:47 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 Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473)?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) 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 | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473)?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) 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: Sep 20, 2011 at 22:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 515aced1-1252-4647-a281-2370f222c13a
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Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun #1 (Kosmos 2473) 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 September 20, 2011. The launch was a success.