SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Proton | Mir
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Feb 19, 1986 at 21:28 UTC
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMMir
MISSION OVERVIEW
Core module of the Mir space station
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Mir
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
Mir
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7128ed97-f687-49d3-a81c-74a4337878e3
Reported date: Feb 19, 1986 at 21:28 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Proton →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
K
FLIGHTS
29
SUCCESSES
26
SUCCESS RATE
89.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton | Mir launch?
The Proton | Mir is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 1986 at 9:28 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 Mir?
The Proton | Mir mission uses the Proton rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton has flown 29 times with a 89.7% success rate.
Where is the Proton | Mir launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Mir going to?
The Mir mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Mir?
The Proton | Mir is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Mir program.
Can I watch the Proton | Mir 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 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 19, 1986 at 21:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 7128ed97-f687-49d3-a81c-74a4337878e3
●Spaceflight News API11 minutes ago
3 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Mir was a Proton K mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on February 19, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Mir program. The launch was a success.