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Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103
Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 launched on Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 09:25 PM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Jul 2020
NET Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 09:25 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
CommunicationsMission 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
Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103
Ekspress-80 and Ekspress 103 are communications satellites for Russian domestic communication services owned by RSCC (Kosmicheskiya Svyaz). Express 80 will be positioned at 80° East, and will be fitted with 16 C-band and 20 Ku-band transponders to cover Russia, as well as two L-band transponders offering global coverage. Express 103 will be positioned at 103° East, and will be fitted with 16 C-band and 20 Ku-band transponders to cover Russia and Southeast Asia, as well as one L-band transponder for global coverage. Both have a design life of 15 years.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 launch?
Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 09:25 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103?
Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton-M Briz-M.
Where does Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 launch from?
It lifts off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.