Proton-M third stage vernier engine failed at T+8min17sec due to turbopump shaft coating degradation causing excess vibration.
Orbital Attempt
#5,468
ILS Mission
#34
Pad Launch
#156
Location Launch
#1,450
May 16, 2015, 5:47 AM
1 update
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Timezone
Asia/Qyzylorda
Local Launch Time
May 16, 2015, 11:47 AM
Total Launches
1,564
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050
