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Proton-K/DM | Ekran
Proton-K/DM | Ekran launched on Thu, Sep 3, 1987, 07:26 PM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Sep 1987
NET Thu, Sep 3, 1987, 07:26 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-K/DMVehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
200/39 (200L)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-K/DM to Geostationary 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 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Ekran
Ekran was a Soviet series of geostationary satellites which were the first in the world to provide Direct-To-Home TV service.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-K/DM | Ekran launch?
Proton-K/DM | Ekran is scheduled to lift off Thu, Sep 3, 1987, 07:26 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-K/DM | Ekran?
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Who is launching Proton-K/DM | Ekran?
Proton-K/DM | Ekran is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Proton-K/DM.
Where does Proton-K/DM | Ekran launch from?
It lifts off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.