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Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2
Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2 launched on Fri, Dec 21, 1984, 09:13 AM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Dec 1984
NET Fri, Dec 21, 1984, 09:13 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-K/D-1Vehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
200/40Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Robotic ExplorationMission type
Venus flybyOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-K/D-1 to Venus flyby. 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
Vega-2
Venus & Halley comet flyby mission
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2 launch?
Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Dec 21, 1984, 09:13 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2?
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Who is launching Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2?
Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2 is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Proton-K/D-1.
Where does Proton-K/D-1 | Vega-2 launch from?
It lifts off from 200/40, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.