Space Curiosity on Instagram: "The Proton-M rocket is a heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by Russia, derived from the original Proton rocket, used for commercial and government space launches; it is considereda "workhorse' rocket with a large payload capacity and is known for launching large satellites into geostationary transfer orbit. The "M in Proton-M stands for "modernized.". "The preliminary report of the investigation indicated that three of the first stage angular velocity sensors, res

x on Instagram: "On July 2, 2013, a Russian Proton-M rocket exploded just seconds after liftoff from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, It was carrying three navigation satellites for the GLONASS system. The rocket began to tilt sharply after launch and broke apart in mid-air before crashing and exploding. Investigations revealed that key sensors were installed upside down, causing the rocket to lose control immediately after takeoff. This incident highlighted the importance of precision in