KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER
Proton | Uragan 72 to 74
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Dec 30, 1998 at 18:35 UTC
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PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGLONASS
MISSION OVERVIEW
GLONASS navigation satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonMISSION
Uragan 72 to 74
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
GLONASS
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4ebbf3df-0c09-4e00-a9b8-0bd96bb825c1
Reported date: Dec 30, 1998 at 18:35 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes 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 | Uragan 72 to 74 launch?
The Proton | Uragan 72 to 74 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 6:35 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 72 to 74?
The Proton | Uragan 72 to 74 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 72 to 74 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Uragan 72 to 74 going to?
The Uragan 72 to 74 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Uragan 72 to 74?
The Proton | Uragan 72 to 74 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. It is part of the GLONASS program.
Can I watch the Proton | Uragan 72 to 74 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 30, 1998 at 18:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4ebbf3df-0c09-4e00-a9b8-0bd96bb825c1
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03
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Mission Profile
Uragan 72 to 74 was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on December 30, 1998. 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.