PAD200/40
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite for military and governmental puposes
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Raduga 21
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/40
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 91409cf4-b217-49ba-9e88-813d3e6e8609
Reported date: Dec 10, 1987 at 11:30 UTC
Last synced: 2 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/DM-2
FLIGHTS
110
SUCCESSES
103
SUCCESS RATE
93.6%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton | Raduga 21 launch?
The Proton | Raduga 21 is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 1987 at 11:30 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 Raduga 21?
The Proton | Raduga 21 mission uses the Proton rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton has flown 110 times with a 93.6% success rate.
Where is the Proton | Raduga 21 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/40 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Raduga 21 going to?
The Raduga 21 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Raduga 21?
The Proton | Raduga 21 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton | Raduga 21 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 10, 1987 at 11:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 91409cf4-b217-49ba-9e88-813d3e6e8609
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.03, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Raduga 21 was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/40, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on December 10, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.