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Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5
Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5 launched on Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 08:52 AM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Feb 2026
NET Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 08:52 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Proton-MVehicle
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space CenterProvider
81/24 (81P)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Geostationary OrbitOrbit
Flight sequence
Mission timeline
Key events from liftoff — ignition, staging, separation and deployment — with their times relative to T0.
- LiftoffT+ 00:00:00
- Stage 2 SeparationT+ 00:02:04
- Stage 3 SeparationT+ 00:05:36
- Fairing SeparationT+ 00:05:49
- Kick Stage SeparationT+ 00:09:45
- Kick Stage BurnT+ 00:15:44
- Kick Stage BurnT+ 01:12:59
- Kick Stage BurnT+ 06:25:19
- Payload SeparationT+ 06:37:50
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton-M 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-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Elektro-L No.5
Elektro-L is a series of meteorological satellites developed for the Russian Federal Space Agency by NPO Lavochkin. They are designed to capture real-time images of clouds and the Earth's underlying surface, heliogeophysical measurements, collection and translating hydrometeorological and service data.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5 launch?
Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 08:52 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5?
Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5 is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton-M.
Where does Proton-M/Blok DM-03 | Elektro-L No.5 launch from?
It lifts off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.