Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center DirecTV-5 Proton-K/DM-2M
About the DirecTV-5 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
T5 (formerly DirecTV-5) is a dormant communications satellite launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan in May, 2002 to provide mainly Spanish language satellite television programs to DirecTV customers from the 119 degrees West longitudinal orbit. It was built by Space Systems/Loral, as part of its LS-1300 line. In May 2004, DIRECTV successfully launched DIRECTV 7S (later T7S), their second high powered spot beam. T7S is located at the 119 degree orbital slot. The satellite was renamed to T5 in 2017.
Launch Pad & Location
81/24 (81P)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The 81/24 (81P) launch pad has hosted 93 rocket launches, including 93 orbital launch attempts. The Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan launch site has been the location for 1563 total 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.
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M 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.
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About 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/DM-2M DirecTV-5 launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M DirecTV-5 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M DirecTV-5 mission launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M 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 DirecTV-5 mission?
The DirecTV-5 mission launched aboard a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M 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/DM-2M DirecTV-5 launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M DirecTV-5 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/DM-2M DirecTV-5 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the DirecTV-5 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.