Araks-N 2
Proton-K/17S40
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission
Araks-N 2
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
This was the second launch of the Arkon-1 electro-optical reconnaissance. The 17S40 Blok DM5 upper stage and satellite were placed by the Proton into a parking orbit. The DM then made two burns to place the satellite in its 1500 x 1836 km x 64.4 deg operational orbit.
Location
81/24 (81P)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
81/24 (81P) has witnessed the launch of 93 rockets, including 93 orbital launch attempts. While Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, has been the site for 1560 rocket launches.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Rocket
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40
The Proton-K was a Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket derived from the earlier Proton. It was built by Khrunichev, and launched from sites 81 and 200 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Agency
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a Moscow-based producer of spacecraft and space-launch systems, including the Proton and Rokot rockets and is currently developing the Angara rocket family. The Proton launch vehicle launches from Baikonur and Rokot launches from Baikonur and Plesetsk. Angara will launch from Plesetsk and Vostochny.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 Araks-N 2 launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 Araks-N 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 Araks-N 2 mission launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 rocket launched from 81/24 (81P) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
What rocket was used for the Araks-N 2 mission?
The Araks-N 2 mission launched aboard a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 rocket. The Proton-K was a Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket derived from the earlier Proton. It was built by Khrunichev, and launched from sites 81 and 200 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 Araks-N 2 launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 Araks-N 2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 Araks-N 2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/17S40 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Araks-N 2 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.