The general director of the Khrunichev Center, part of Roscosmos, stated that production of Proton-M heavy launch vehicles should reach completion by 2025. This assertion came in an interview with TASS, where the center emphasized that Proton-M manufacturing would continue on schedule and align with the calendar timeline.
According to Khrunichev, Proton-M launch vehicles are being built in line with established plans. The company expressed confidence that the production run would wrap up in 2025, with milestones mapped out to ensure an orderly progression through the remaining units. The messaging mirrors a commitment to maintain steady output while meeting the needs of the space program.
Earlier, Roscosmos publicly released footage showing the separation of the first stage of a Proton-M heavy rocket. The mission involved launching the Elektro-L weather satellite into orbit. The launch occurred in February, and the organization confirmed that the mission proceeded as planned under its supervision.
In March, a Proton-M rocket equipped with the Breeze-M upper stage carried the Luch-5X transit satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. At 02:13 Moscow time on March 13, the Proton-M vehicle, with the Breeze-M upper stage, successfully deployed the Luch-5X spacecraft from the 200th launch zone. Roscosmos reported that the launch vehicle was operating normally throughout the ascent and deployment phases. This sequence underscores ongoing operational readiness and the active role of Proton-M in delivering payloads to planned orbits.
Industry observers note that the Khrunichev Center continues to play a central role in Russia’s space launch infrastructure. The Proton-M program supports multiple mission profiles, including weather observation and communications objectives, illustrating the system’s versatility. Stakeholders keep a close watch on the production schedule and testing programs to ensure reliability for future missions. Attribution: Roscosmos and Khrunichev Center communications.