launched fromRussia
Mexsat-1
Failure
MAY 16201505:47:39 UTCProton third stage vernier engine failed at T497 seconds due to turbopump shaft coating degradation causing excess vibration.
LIFTOFF
MAY 16 201505:47:39 UTC
Failure
launched fromPad 200/39Baikonur
aboardProton M / Briz-MintoGSO
Payload
Mexsat-1
Communications