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Araks-N 1
Proton-K/17S40Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center200/39 (200L)
Friday, June 6, 1997 · 04:56 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
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
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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
The Araks-N was a electro-optical area reconnaissance satellite, which had reportedly a resolution of 2 - 10 m (panchromatic and infra red). Its high orbit gave it a longer loitering time over the target.
PayloadAraks-N 1
OrbitLow Earth 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.
