Протон-М
Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| 2028 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2029 | 0 | 0 |
| 2030 | 0 | 0 |
| 2031 | 0 | 0 |
| 2032 | 0 | 0 |
| 2033 | 0 | 0 |
| 2034 | 0 | 0 |
| 2035 | 0 | 0 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proton-M Протон-М | LEO | 23,000 kg | 180 km | 51.5 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Section 2 |
Proton-M Протон-М | LEO | 22,000 kg | 180 km | 64.8 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Section 2 |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Elektro-L No. 5 Mission | Proton-M Протон-М | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Luch-5Kh | Proton-M Протон-М | Mar 12, 2023 |
| Elektro-L No. 4 Mission | Proton-M Протон-М | Feb 5, 2023 |
| Angosat-2 |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Proton-M Протон-М | Not stated | 116 | Active |
| 2036 | 0 | 0 |
| 2037 | 0 | 0 |
| 2038 | 0 | 0 |
| 2039 | 0 | 0 |
| 2040 | 0 | 0 |
| 2041 | 0 | 1 |
1 launch location represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 1 | 30% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2027 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 1 | 30% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2028 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0.5 | 25% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2029 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2030 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2031 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2032 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2033 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2034 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2035 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2036 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2037 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2038 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2039 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2040 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 0 | 20% | Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity. |
| 2041 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 200/39 | 1 | 30% | Proton-M is near retirement/low cadence; recent reporting shows first launch in three years, so one annual launch is the editable default. Site-year coverage b... |
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Proton-M Протон-М | LEO | 21,000 kg | 180 km | 72.6 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Section 2 |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 7,650 kg | 10,000 km | 51.5 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 7,650 kg | 10,000 km | 45 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 7,272 kg | 10,000 km | 63.4 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | GTO | 6,920 kg | 35,786 km | 31.1 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Section 2 |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 6,580 kg | 15,000 km | 51.5 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 6,491 kg | 15,000 km | 45 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 6,225 kg | 15,000 km | 63.4 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | GTO | 6,150 kg | 35,786 km | 23.2 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Section 2 |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 5,843 kg | 20,000 km | 51.5 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 5,756 kg | 20,000 km | 45 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 5,634 kg | 10,000 km | 28.6 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 5,575 kg | 20,000 km | 63.4 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | HEO | 5,150 kg | 44,572 km | 55 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 5,142 kg | 15,000 km | 28.6 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | HEO | 5,055 kg | 44,572 km | 45 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 4,908 kg | 20,000 km | 28.6 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | HEO | 4,840 kg | 44,572 km | 63.4 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 4,115 kg | 10,000 km | 15 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 4,049 kg | 15,000 km | 15 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | MEO | 3,852 kg | 20,000 km | 15 deg | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Appendix F |
Proton-M Протон-М | GEO | 3,250 kg | 35,786 km | Unknown | ILS Proton Mission Planner's Guide Section 2 |
Proton-M Протон-М |
| Oct 12, 2022 |
| Ekspress-AMU3/AMU7 | Proton-M Протон-М | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Nauka Mission | Proton-M Протон-М | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Ekspress-80/103 | Proton-M Протон-М | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Elektro-L No. 3 Mission | Proton-M Протон-М | Dec 24, 2019 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.
Manual 2026-06-06 review: Proton-M retirement-tail capacity; taper after 2027 and remove outyear standing capacity.