Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS

The Earth Science flight Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS departed Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation atop a Rokot/Briz-KM, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Eurockot Launch Services
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Rokot/Briz-KM
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
133/3 (133L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-11-02T01:50:51.000Z
    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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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