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Proton | Mars-7
Proton | Mars-7 launched on Thu, Aug 9, 1973, 05:00 PM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Aug 1973
NET Thu, Aug 9, 1973, 05:00 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
ProtonVehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
81/24 (81P)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Robotic ExplorationMission type
Mars flybyOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton to Mars flyby. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:50
SimulatedRepresentative Proton ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Mars-7
Mars fly-by and lander mission
Around this launch
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What time does Proton | Mars-7 launch?
Proton | Mars-7 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Aug 9, 1973, 05:00 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton | Mars-7?
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Who is launching Proton | Mars-7?
Proton | Mars-7 is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Proton.
Where does Proton | Mars-7 launch from?
It lifts off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.