SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Proton | Uragan 29 to 31

SUCCESSSep 16, 1988 at 02:00 UTCProton →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGLONASS

GLONASS navigation satellites

VEHICLE
Proton
MISSION
Uragan 29 to 31
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: 7c636c00-7cda-4daf-9dce-52b8f29414ef
Reported date: Sep 16, 1988 at 02:00 UTC
Last synced: 7 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 29 to 31 launch?
The Proton | Uragan 29 to 31 is scheduled for Friday, September 16, 1988 at 2:00 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 Uragan 29 to 31?
The Proton | Uragan 29 to 31 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 29 to 31 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Uragan 29 to 31 going to?
The Uragan 29 to 31 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Uragan 29 to 31?
The Proton | Uragan 29 to 31 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the GLONASS program.
Can I watch the Proton | Uragan 29 to 31 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: Sep 16, 1988 at 02:00 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: 7 hours ago
Launch Library 219 hours ago
Launch ID: 7c636c00-7cda-4daf-9dce-52b8f29414ef
Open-Meteo Weather19 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Uragan 29 to 31 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 September 16, 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.