Soyuz-U | Kobalt-M No.8 (Kosmos-2480)

The orbital flight Soyuz-U | Kobalt-M No.8 (Kosmos-2480) departed Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation atop a Soyuz U, bound for the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Soyuz U
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
16/2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Soyuz-U | Kobalt-M No.8 (Kosmos-2480) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-05-17T14:05:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz U clears the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz U 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. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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