Soyuz-FG | Mars Express

A Soyuz-FG rocket launched Soyuz-FG | Mars Express from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting Mars.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Planetary Science
Rocket
Soyuz-FG
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
Mars
Soyuz-FG | Mars Express cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2003-06-02T17:45:26.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Soyuz-FG is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Soyuz-FG 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 Mars, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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