Soyuz-2.1a/Fregat | MetOp-B

The Earth Science flight Soyuz-2.1a/Fregat | MetOp-B departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Starsem SA
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 | MetOp-B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-09-17T16:28:40.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M clears the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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