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Astra 2C

Proton-K/DM-2M launch from Baikonur (Russia) on June 16, 2001, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 16, 2001 · 01:49 UTCLaunch 2001-025Launch no. 4,476 in the log
RocketProton-K/DM-2Mvariant DM3
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC81/23
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyILS-KRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 16, 2001, 01:49
Launch designation
2001-025
Mission
Astra 2C
Vehicle flight ID
403-02

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,076 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Astra 2C2001-025ANORAD 26853SES GlobalCommunications3,643 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.