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Proton | Raduga-1 8
Proton | Raduga-1 8 launched on Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 04:10 AM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Feb 2009
NET Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 04:10 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
ProtonVehicle
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space CenterProvider
81/24 (81P)Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geostationary OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Proton 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 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Proton ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Raduga-1 8
Military geostationary communications satellite
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton | Raduga-1 8 launch?
Proton | Raduga-1 8 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 04:10 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton | Raduga-1 8?
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Who is launching Proton | Raduga-1 8?
Proton | Raduga-1 8 is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton.
Where does Proton | Raduga-1 8 launch from?
It lifts off from 81/24 (81P), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.