KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513)
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Dec 13, 2015 at 00:19 UTC
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Source
PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Garpun is a military communications satellite that will relay information between ground stations and other satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
Garpun
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Day + approximate time
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 061e5aea-cdfe-480a-9d6c-bbf3b97c4370
Reported date: Dec 13, 2015 at 00:19 UTC
Last synced: 13 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%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 12:19 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 Garpun?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) 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 No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Garpun going to?
The Garpun mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Garpun?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Garpun No. 12L (Kosmos-2513) 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 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 13, 2015 at 00:19 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: 061e5aea-cdfe-480a-9d6c-bbf3b97c4370
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Garpun 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 December 13, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.