Angara 1.2 | Kosmos 2555 (MKA-R)

The Government/Top Secret flight Angara 1.2 | Kosmos 2555 (MKA-R) departed Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation atop a Angara 1.2, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Space Forces
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Angara 1.2
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
35/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Angara 1.2 | Kosmos 2555 (MKA-R) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-04-29T19:55:22.000Z
    Liftoff
    Angara 1.2 roars off the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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