Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Amazonas-1 Proton-M Briz-M
About the Amazonas-1 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
The Amazonas 1 Latin American satellite, launched in the summer of 2004, is the fifth and most powerful satellite launched by the Spanish telecommunications satellite organization Hispasat so far. It provides a full range of both fixed and broadcast communications services, including TV broadcasting, business services, VSAT and data broadcasting, to the whole of the American continent, together with a transatlantic link for Europe and North Africa, over a 15-year mission lifetime.
Launch Pad & Location
200/39 (200L)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The 200/39 (200L) launch pad has hosted 167 rocket launches, including 167 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-M Briz-M Rocket
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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-M Briz-M Amazonas-1 launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M Amazonas-1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M Amazonas-1 mission launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M 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 Amazonas-1 mission?
The Amazonas-1 mission launched aboard a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M rocket. 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-M Briz-M Amazonas-1 launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M Amazonas-1 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-M Briz-M Amazonas-1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Amazonas-1 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.