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K95K

Proton-K/DM-2M launch from Baikonur (Russia) on November 12, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 12, 1997 · 17:00 UTCLaunch 1997-070Launch no. 4,190 in the log
RocketProton-K/DM-2Mvariant DM-2M
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC200/39
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSN RFRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 12, 1997, 17:00
Launch designation
1997-070
Mission
K95K
Flight name
Kupon
Vehicle flight ID
382-01

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
38,085 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kupon1997-070ANORAD 25045Central Bank, Russian FederationCommunications2,300 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.