Rokot / Briz-KM | 3x Strela-3M (Kosmos 2496, Kosmos 2497, Kosmos 2498) & Kosmos 2499

Rokot / Briz-KM | 3x Strela-3M (Kosmos 2496, Kosmos 2497, Kosmos 2498) & Kosmos 2499 lifted off aboard a Rokot/Briz-KM from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
133/3 (133L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Rokot / Briz-KM | 3x Strela-3M (Kosmos 2496, Kosmos 2497, Kosmos 2498) & Kosmos 2499 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-05-23T05:27:54.000Z
    Liftoff
    Rokot/Briz-KM lifts off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    Rokot/Briz-KM passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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