SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Proton | Uragan 26 to 28

SUCCESSMay 21, 1988 at 17:57 UTCProton →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGLONASS

GLONASS navigation satellites

VEHICLE
Proton
MISSION
Uragan 26 to 28
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
PROGRAM
GLONASS
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7c20b55a-2164-4975-b428-dfbb58353b2f
Reported date: May 21, 1988 at 17:57 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
K/DM-2
FLIGHTS
110
SUCCESSES
103
SUCCESS RATE
93.6%
When is the Proton | Uragan 26 to 28 launch?
The Proton | Uragan 26 to 28 is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 1988 at 5:57 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 Uragan 26 to 28?
The Proton | Uragan 26 to 28 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 | Uragan 26 to 28 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Uragan 26 to 28 going to?
The Uragan 26 to 28 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Uragan 26 to 28?
The Proton | Uragan 26 to 28 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the GLONASS program.
Can I watch the Proton | Uragan 26 to 28 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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: May 21, 1988 at 17:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 8 hours ago
Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: 7c20b55a-2164-4975-b428-dfbb58353b2f
Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Uragan 26 to 28 was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 21, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the GLONASS program. The launch was a success.