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Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7
Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7 launched on Mon, Dec 13, 2021, 12:07 PM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Dec 2021
NET Mon, Dec 13, 2021, 12:07 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-AMU3 & AMU7
The Ekspress-AMU 3 and Ekspress-AMU 7 are two communications satellite for russian domestic communication services. While the spacecraft themselves are built by russian RSCC (Kosmicheskiya Svyaz), the communication payloads are built by Thales Alenia Space. Both satellites are based on the Ekspress-1000 bus and feature 16 Ku-, 1 L- and 20 C-band transponders. They will be located at 96.5° and 145° East respectively.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7 launch?
Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Dec 13, 2021, 12:07 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7?
Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7 is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton-M Briz-M.
Where does Proton-M/Briz-M | Ekspress-AMU3 & AMU7 launch from?
It lifts off from 200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.