SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Proton | Uragan 42 to 44

SUCCESSApr 4, 1991 at 10:47 UTCProton →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGLONASS

GLONASS navigation satellites

VEHICLE
Proton
MISSION
Uragan 42 to 44
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: 752d5262-5a49-45ed-8f57-6dfcbb8866d6
Reported date: Apr 4, 1991 at 10:47 UTC
Last synced: 2 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 42 to 44 launch?
The Proton | Uragan 42 to 44 is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 1991 at 10:47 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 42 to 44?
The Proton | Uragan 42 to 44 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 42 to 44 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Uragan 42 to 44 going to?
The Uragan 42 to 44 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Uragan 42 to 44?
The Proton | Uragan 42 to 44 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the GLONASS program.
Can I watch the Proton | Uragan 42 to 44 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 4, 1991 at 10:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 hours ago
Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 752d5262-5a49-45ed-8f57-6dfcbb8866d6
Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

Uragan 42 to 44 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 April 4, 1991. 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.