Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Gonets-M30, Gonets-M31, Gonets-M32

Operated by Russian Space Forces, the Communications mission Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Gonets-M30, Gonets-M31, Gonets-M32 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Space Forces
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/3 (43L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Gonets-M30, Gonets-M31, Gonets-M32 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-12-03T01:14:36.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M 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 LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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