SEA LAUNCH
Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18
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Oct 5, 2011 at 21:00 UTC
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchLAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 78226dc7-e034-4ba3-b430-7f55cd92cd01
Reported date: Oct 5, 2011 at 21:00 UTC
Last synced: 33 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Land Launch
VARIANT
3SLB
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18 launch?
The Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 9:00 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 Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18?
The Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18 mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Land Launch. The Zenit has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18?
The Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18 is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 5, 2011 at 21:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 33 seconds ago
●Launch Library 233 seconds ago
Launch ID: 78226dc7-e034-4ba3-b430-7f55cd92cd01
●Open-Meteo Weather13 minutes ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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Mission Profile
Zenit-3SLB | Intelsat 18 was a Zenit 3SLB mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 5, 2011. The launch was a success.