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Proton-K/D-1 | Astron
Proton-K/D-1 | Astron launched on Wed, Mar 23, 1983, 12:45 PM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Mar 1983
NET Wed, Mar 23, 1983, 12:45 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-K/D-1Vehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
200/39 (200L)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
AstrophysicsMission type
Elliptical OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-K/D-1 to Elliptical Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Proton-K/D-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Astron
Soviet astronomy orbital station for UV and X-ray astrophysical observations
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-K/D-1 | Astron launch?
Proton-K/D-1 | Astron is scheduled to lift off Wed, Mar 23, 1983, 12:45 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-K/D-1 | Astron?
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Who is launching Proton-K/D-1 | Astron?
Proton-K/D-1 | Astron is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Proton-K/D-1.
Where does Proton-K/D-1 | Astron launch from?
It lifts off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.