PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
W3A is a communications satellite owned by Eutelsat.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-MMISSION
Eutelsat W3A
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary 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: 1a06c3dc-c909-4a22-a669-1a1d87cfa02b
Reported date: Mar 15, 2004 at 23:06 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Proton-M →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
Briz-M Enhanced
FLIGHTS
33
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
90.9%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-M | Eutelsat W3A launch?
The Proton-M | Eutelsat W3A is scheduled for Monday, March 15, 2004 at 11:06 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 Eutelsat W3A?
The Proton-M | Eutelsat W3A mission uses the Proton-M rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-M has flown 33 times with a 90.9% success rate.
Where is the Proton-M | Eutelsat W3A launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Eutelsat W3A going to?
The Eutelsat W3A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Eutelsat W3A?
The Proton-M | Eutelsat W3A is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton-M | Eutelsat W3A 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 15, 2004 at 23:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 1a06c3dc-c909-4a22-a669-1a1d87cfa02b
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Eutelsat W3A was a Proton-M Briz-M Enhanced mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 15, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.