Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218

A Soyuz 2.1a/Volga rocket launched Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 from Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a/Volga
Launch site
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
Launch pad
Cosmodrome Site 1S
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-04-28T02:01:21.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Soyuz 2.1a/Volga is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Soyuz 2.1a/Volga endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches SSO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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