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Proton | Zvezda
Proton | Zvezda launched on Wed, Jul 12, 2000, 04:56 AM UTC — a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission.
Launch SuccessfulKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Lifted offNET Jul 2000
NET Wed, Jul 12, 2000, 04:56 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
Zvezda
The Service Module SM (Zvesda, DOS 8 (Dolgovremennaya Orbitalnaya Stanziya 8), 17KSM) was the first fully Russian contribution to the International Space Station and serves as the early cornerstone for the first human habitation of the station.
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Frequently asked
What time does Proton | Zvezda launch?
Proton | Zvezda is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jul 12, 2000, 04:56 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Proton | Zvezda?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Proton | Zvezda?
Proton | Zvezda is an Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center mission flying on a Proton.
Where does Proton | Zvezda launch from?
It lifts off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.