SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Proton | Tselina-2 2
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May 30, 1985 at 14:59 UTC
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PAD200/40
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Second generation ELING satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Tselina-2 2
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/40
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8f4c50af-3b4d-4b33-b019-86056e1c6b2d
Reported date: May 30, 1985 at 14:59 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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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 | Tselina-2 2 launch?
The Proton | Tselina-2 2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 1985 at 2:59 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 Tselina-2 2?
The Proton | Tselina-2 2 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 | Tselina-2 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/40 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Tselina-2 2 going to?
The Tselina-2 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tselina-2 2?
The Proton | Tselina-2 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton | Tselina-2 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 23:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: May 30, 1985 at 14:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 8f4c50af-3b4d-4b33-b019-86056e1c6b2d
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 46.03, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Tselina-2 2 was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/40, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 30, 1985. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.