KHRUNICHEV STATE RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION SPACE CENTER

Proton | US-KMO 2

SUCCESSDec 17, 1992 at 12:45 UTCProton →
PAD200/39 (200L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Second generation early warning satellite

VEHICLE
Proton
MISSION
US-KMO 2
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/39 (200L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5b0e5084-a352-4da9-836e-a78c0729e771
Reported date: Dec 17, 1992 at 12:45 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes 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 | US-KMO 2 launch?
The Proton | US-KMO 2 is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 1992 at 12:45 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 US-KMO 2?
The Proton | US-KMO 2 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 | US-KMO 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/39 (200L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is US-KMO 2 going to?
The US-KMO 2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching US-KMO 2?
The Proton | US-KMO 2 is operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.
Can I watch the Proton | US-KMO 2 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 17, 1992 at 12:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 5b0e5084-a352-4da9-836e-a78c0729e771
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46.04, 63.03

Mission Profile

US-KMO 2 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 17, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.