Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103
Proton-M/Briz-M
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Ekspress-80 and Ekspress 103 are communications satellites for Russian domestic communication services owned by RSCC (Kosmicheskiya Svyaz).
Express 80 will be positioned at 80° East, and will be fitted with 16 C-band and 20 Ku-band transponders to cover Russia, as well as two L-band transponders offering global coverage. Express 103 will be positioned at 103° East, and will be fitted with 16 C-band and 20 Ku-band transponders to cover Russia and Southeast Asia, as well as one L-band transponder for global coverage. Both have a design life of 15 years.
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-M Briz-M
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-M Briz-M Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 launch video?
You can watch the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 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 Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 mission?
The Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 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 Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton-M Briz-M Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 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 Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 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 Ekspress-80 & Ekspress-103 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.