Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-20

The Human Exploration flight Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-20 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Soyuz 2.1a, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-20 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2021-12-08T07:38:15.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1a 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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