Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.18

Russian Space Forces flew Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.18 on a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Space Forces
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.18 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2019-07-30T05:57:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M lifts off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M 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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