Raduga-1 4
Proton
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission
Raduga-1 4
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
Military geostationary communications satellite
Location
81/23 (81L)
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
81/23 (81L) has witnessed the launch of 104 rockets, including 104 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-2
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 Raduga-1 4 launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton Raduga-1 4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton Raduga-1 4 mission launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton rocket launched from 81/23 (81L) 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 Raduga-1 4 mission?
The Raduga-1 4 mission launched aboard a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton 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 Raduga-1 4 launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton Raduga-1 4 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 Raduga-1 4 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Proton launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Raduga-1 4 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.
