Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | METOP A

Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | METOP A rode a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat into space from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, deploying its payload to PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat | METOP A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2006-10-19T16:28:13.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in PO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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