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DirecTV 12
Proton-M Briz-M EnhancedKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center200/39 (200L)
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 · 12:22 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
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Vehicle
Proton-M Briz-M Enhanced
Profile →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.
Height58.2 m
LEO Payload21,000 kg
Launches198
Successes183
Provider
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Profile →RUS • Founded 1916
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 fami...
Mission Brief
A satellite built by Boeing used by DirecTV to provide additional HD channels and video on demand content.
PayloadDirecTV 12
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerKhrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Stages4
Pad200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
200/39 (200L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
46.040°N, 63.032°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
