Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-M (Kosmos 2478)

Russian Space Forces flew Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-M (Kosmos 2478) on a Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Space Forces
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-M (Kosmos 2478) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-11-28T08:25:57.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat clears the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat 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 MEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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