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Proton | Zarya
Proton | Zarya launched on Fri, Nov 20, 1998, 06:40 AM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Nov 1998
NET Fri, Nov 20, 1998, 06:40 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
International Space StationProgram
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
Zarya
The Zarya Control Module, also known by the technical term Functional Cargo Block and the Russian acronym FGB, was the first component launched for the International Space Station. This module was designed to provide the station's initial propulsion and power. The 19,323 kilogram pressurized module was launched on a Russian Proton rocket in November 1998.
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What time does Proton | Zarya launch?
Proton | Zarya is scheduled to lift off Fri, Nov 20, 1998, 06:40 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton | Zarya?
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Who is launching Proton | Zarya?
Proton | Zarya is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton.
Where does Proton | Zarya launch from?
It lifts off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.