launched fromRussia

Ekspress AM-4

Failure
AUG 17201121:25:00 UTC

Briz-M upper stage failed before the planned fourth burn. An insufficient time slot was allocated for re-setting the gyroscopes of the upper stage control system before launch, which led to loss of adequate attitude control in flight.

launched fromPad 200/39Baikonur

aboardProton M / Briz-M EnhancedintoGSO

Payload

Ekspress AM-4

Communications

last updatedMay 2, 2026