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Yamal-201/202

Proton-K/DM-2M launch from Baikonur (Russia) on November 24, 2003, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 24, 2003 · 06:22 UTCLaunch 2003-053Launch no. 4,630 in the log
RocketProton-K/DM-2Mvariant DM-2M
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC81/23
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyKhrunichevRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 24, 2003, 06:22
Launch designation
2003-053
Mission
Yamal-201/202
Flight name
Yamal-200
Vehicle flight ID
407-02

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,898 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.6 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Yamal-2022003-053ANORAD 28089OAO GazkomCommunications1,351 kgIn orbit
Yamal-2012003-053BNORAD 28094OAO GazkomCommunications1,326 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.