Soyuz STA/Fregat | CSO-1

A Soyuz STA rocket launched Soyuz STA/Fregat | CSO-1 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Soyuz STA
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Soyuz Launch Complex
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Soyuz STA/Fregat | CSO-1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-12-19T16:37:14.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz STA clears the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz STA 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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