KhSC ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander Proton-M Briz-M
Rocket Launch Video Stream
About the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander Mission
| Type | Planetary Science |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Heliocentric N/A |
This is the first part of ESA’s and Roscosmos’s Mars exploration programme (ExoMars). The launch in the 2016 Mars window will consist of an orbiter and lander and will take 7 months to travel to Mars. The Trace Gas Orbiter will search for trace gases in the atmosphere such as methane and hydrogen. The Schiaparelli lander will travel with the orbiter until each reaches Mars, where it will attempt to descend through the atmosphere and land on the surface. The lander only contains a small array of scientific instruments, to conduct experiments over 4 Martian days.
Launch Pad & Location
200/39 (200L)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
| Launches | 167 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 167 |
| Total Launches | 1565 |
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.
KhSC Proton-M Briz-M Rocket
| Length | 53.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 7.4 m |
| Stages | 1-4 |
| Launch Mass | 712.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 10,000.0 kN |
| Apogee | 40,000.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 21,000 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 4,500 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 4/7/2001 |
About KhSC
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.
| Total Launches | 193 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 178 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Consecutive Success | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the KhSC Proton-M Briz-M ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander launch scheduled?
The KhSC Proton-M Briz-M ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the KhSC Proton-M Briz-M ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander launch video?
You can watch the KhSC 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 KhSC Proton-M Briz-M ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander mission launch from?
The KhSC 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 ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander mission?
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander mission launched aboard a KhSC 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 KhSC Proton-M Briz-M ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander launch?
The KhSC Proton-M Briz-M ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander 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 KhSC Proton-M Briz-M ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest KhSC Proton-M Briz-M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter & EDM Schiaparelli lander 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 KhSC live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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