KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2
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Dec 29, 2002 at 23:16 UTC
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PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeosynchronous Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Nimiq 2 is a high power Ku/Ka-band satellites, featuring 32 active 24 MHz Ku-band transponders with 120 Watt power amplifiers, and a Ka-band payload that will provide broadband services.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
Nimiq 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 665b3517-00b8-4b7e-b28a-d43da36bea19
Reported date: Dec 29, 2002 at 23:16 UTC
Last synced: 34 seconds 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 | Nimiq 2 launch?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2 is scheduled for Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 11:16 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 Nimiq 2?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2 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 | Nimiq 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Nimiq 2 going to?
The Nimiq 2 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Nimiq 2?
The Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M Briz-M | Nimiq 2 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 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 29, 2002 at 23:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 34 seconds ago
●Launch Library 235 seconds ago
Launch ID: 665b3517-00b8-4b7e-b28a-d43da36bea19
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Nimiq 2 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 29, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geosynchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.