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Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII
Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII launched on Thu, Aug 22, 2002, 05:15 AM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Aug 2002
NET Thu, Aug 22, 2002, 05:15 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-K/DM-2MVehicle
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space CenterProvider
81/23 (81L)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-K/DM-2M to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative Proton-K/DM-2M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Echostar VIII
EchoStar VIII was an American geostationary communications satellite which is operated by EchoStar. It is positioned in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 77° West, from where it is used to provide high-definition television direct broadcasting services to the Contiguous United States.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII launch?
Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII is scheduled to lift off Thu, Aug 22, 2002, 05:15 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII?
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Who is launching Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII?
Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton-K/DM-2M.
Where does Proton-K/DM-2M | Echostar VIII launch from?
It lifts off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.