Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491

Russian Aerospace Defence Forces flew Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 on a Rokot/Briz-KM out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
133/3 (133L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2013-12-25T00:31:55.000Z
    Liftoff
    Rokot/Briz-KM 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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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