Angara A5/Briz-M | Dummy payload

A Angara A5/Briz-M rocket launched Angara A5/Briz-M | Dummy payload from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Angara A5/Briz-M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
35/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Angara A5/Briz-M | Dummy payload cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-12-14T05:50:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Angara A5/Briz-M 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 Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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