Soyuz STA/Fregat | CSO-2

Operated by Arianespace, the Government/Top Secret mission Soyuz STA/Fregat | CSO-2 delivered its payload into 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-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-12-29T16:42:07.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz STA lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz STA passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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