INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH SERVICES
Proton-M/Briz-M | Türksat 4B
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Oct 16, 2015 at 20:40 UTC
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Source
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Türksat 4B is a geostationary communications satellite. It is positioned at 50 degree East location, providing telecommunication and direct TV services to customers in Europe, Central Asia and Middle East.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-M Briz-MMISSION
Türksat 4B
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3fbad4c1-2601-41fa-9d16-27cce5f366bf
Reported date: Oct 16, 2015 at 20:40 UTC
Last synced: 14 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 | Türksat 4B launch?
The Proton-M/Briz-M | Türksat 4B is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2015 at 8:40 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 Türksat 4B?
The Proton-M/Briz-M | Türksat 4B 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 | Türksat 4B launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Türksat 4B going to?
The Türksat 4B mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Türksat 4B?
The Proton-M/Briz-M | Türksat 4B is operated by International Launch Services.
Can I watch the Proton-M/Briz-M | Türksat 4B 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: Oct 16, 2015 at 20:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by International Launch Services
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3fbad4c1-2601-41fa-9d16-27cce5f366bf
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Türksat 4B was a Proton-M Briz-M mission operated by International Launch Services that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 16, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.