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Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X)
Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X) launched on Sun, Mar 12, 2023, 11:13 PM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Mar 2023
NET Sun, Mar 12, 2023, 11:13 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-M Briz-MVehicle
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space CenterProvider
200/39 (200L)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-M Briz-M 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-M Briz-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X)
Secretive payload, reportedly known as Olymp-K or Luch, is a geostationary satellite built and launched for the Russian Ministry of defence and the Russian Intelligence agency FSB.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X) launch?
Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X) is scheduled to lift off Sun, Mar 12, 2023, 11:13 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X)?
Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X) is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton-M Briz-M.
Where does Proton-M Briz-M | Olymp-K #2 (Luch 5X) launch from?
It lifts off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.