PAD81/24 (81P)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGLONASS
MISSION OVERVIEW
GLONASS navigation satellites
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonMISSION
Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/24 (81P)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
GLONASS
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 29af550b-b8ab-468f-8e25-ef94acf92290
Reported date: Dec 1, 2001 at 18:04 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 launch?
The Proton | Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 6:04 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 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1?
The Proton | Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 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 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 going to?
The Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1?
The Proton | Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. It is part of the GLONASS program.
Can I watch the Proton | Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 1, 2001 at 18:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 29af550b-b8ab-468f-8e25-ef94acf92290
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Uragan 78, 79 & Uragan-M 1 was a Proton K/DM-2 mission operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center that lifted off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on December 1, 2001. 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.