Ekspress 2
Proton-K/DM-2M
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission
Ekspress 2
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
The Ekspress series spacecraft for Data transmission, TV & radio-broadcasting, communications, Internet, video-conference closely resembled the Gals spacecraft and shared a similar spacecraft bus. Ekspress was to replace the widely used Gorizont spacecraft, and plans called for deployments at 13 locations (40 degrees, 53 degrees, 80 degrees, 90 degrees, 96.5 degrees, 99 degrees, 103 degrees, 140 degrees, 145 degrees, 205 degrees, 322.5 degrees, 346 degrees, and 349 degrees, all East longitude) for domestic needs and to support the Intersputnik Telecommunications Association.
Location
200/39 (200L)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
200/39 (200L) has witnessed the launch of 167 rockets, including 167 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/DM-2M
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/DM-2M Ekspress 2 launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M Ekspress 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M Ekspress 2 mission launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M rocket launched from 200/39 (200L) 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 Ekspress 2 mission?
The Ekspress 2 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 Ekspress 2 launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-K/DM-2M Ekspress 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/DM-2M Ekspress 2 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 Ekspress 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.
