Proton-M (Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center)
The Proton-M 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 04/07/2001.
Proton-M is a three stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle.
Image Credit: Alex Lane
Proton-M Specifications
| Length | 58.2 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 7.4 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 705 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 10532 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 23000 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 6920 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 3250 kg |
| Launch Cost | $65,000,000 |
Proton-M Launch Record
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center (KhSC)
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.