Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.20L

The Communications flight Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.20L departed Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation atop a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M, bound for Elliptical.

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
43/3 (43L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Meridian-M No.20L cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-03-22T12:48:22.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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