
ASTRA 2C launch timeline
SPACEFLIGHT NOW Posted: June 14, 2001
Event | Time (h:mm:ss) |
Stage one ignition | T-0:00:01.6 |
Begin stage one thrust to 100% | T-0:00:00 |
Liftoff | T+0:00:00.57 |
Stage one thrust to 100% | T+0:00:01 |
Maximum dynamic pressure | T+0:01:06 |
Stage two ignition | T+0:02:00 |
Stage one/two separation | T+0:02:06.7 |
Stage two engine shut down | T+0:05:34.4 |
Stage two/three separation | T+0:05:35.1 |
Stage three main engine ignition | T+0:05:40.5 |
Payload fairing jettison | T+0:05:44.2 |
Stage three main engine shutdown | T+0:09:38 |
Stage three/Block DM upper stage separation | T+0:09:54 |
Block DM first burn ignition | T+1:13:45 |
Block DM first burn shutdown | T+1:20:22 |
Block DM second burn ignition | T+6:32:57 |
Block DM second burn shutdown | T+6:34:56 |
Block DM/PAS-10 payload separation | T+6:54:56 |

Data source: International Launch Services.
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Flight data file
Vehicle: Proton/Block DM
Payload: ASTRA 2C
Launch date: June 16, 2001
Launch time: 0149 GMT (9:49 p.m. EDT on June 15)
Launch site: LC 81, Pad 23, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Satellite broadcast: Telstar 5, Trans. 23, C-band

Pre-launch briefing
Proton - Description of the Russian-made rocket used in this launch.

ASTRA 2C - Learn more about the Proton's satellite cargo.

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