Proton-M Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Proton-M launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Proton-M
Family
Proton / UR-500
First Launch
7 Apr 2001
Successful Launches
1
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
3
Length
58.2 m
Diameter
7.4 m
Launch Mass
705 tons
Thrust
10,532 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
23,000 kg
GTO Capacity
6,920 kg
Launch Cost
$65M
Proton-M is a three stage Russian heavy lift launch vehicle derived from the Soviet Proton launch vehicle.
Image Credit: Alex Lane
Launch Sites used by Proton-M
Baikonur Cosmodrome
World's largest space launch facility, pivotal for Russian space missions.
📍 Kazakhstan
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