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Proton | Priroda
Proton | Priroda launched on Tue, Apr 23, 1996, 11:48 AM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Apr 1996
NET Tue, Apr 23, 1996, 11:48 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
ProtonVehicle
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space CenterProvider
81/23 (81L)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
MirProgram
Human ExplorationMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:30
SimulatedRepresentative Proton ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Priroda
Priroda was the last of the scheduled five Russian modules of the Mir space station complex and was launched from the Baykonur cosmodrome by a Proton-K rocket to dock after 3 days rather than the usual 9 days. The launch itself was 3 days earlier than the planned date in order to facilitate an American microbiology program.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton | Priroda launch?
Proton | Priroda is scheduled to lift off Tue, Apr 23, 1996, 11:48 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton | Priroda?
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Who is launching Proton | Priroda?
Proton | Priroda is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton.
Where does Proton | Priroda launch from?
It lifts off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.