Proton-M Blok DM-03 (Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center)
The Proton-M Blok DM-03 is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center (established in 1916). It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/05/2010.
Proton-M Blok DM-03 is a four stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle.
It is a Proton-M with an added DM-03 Fourth stage.
Proton-M Blok DM-03 Specifications
| Variant | M Blok DM-03 |
|---|---|
| Length | 58.2 m |
| Diameter | 7.4 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 712 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 10532 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 21000 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 6920 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 3250 kg |
| Launch Cost | $65,000,000 |
Proton-M Blok DM-03 Launch Record
| Total Launches | 8 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 6 |
| Failed Launches | 2 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 6 |
Manufacturer
Director: Andrey Vladimirovich Kalinovskiy
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.