Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | CAS500-1 & rideshare

Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | CAS500-1 & rideshare lifted off aboard a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
GK Launch Services
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | CAS500-1 & rideshare cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2021-03-22T06:07:12.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  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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