Soyuz U | Progress M-42

Soyuz U | Progress M-42 lifted off aboard a Soyuz U from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Soyuz U
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Soyuz U | Progress M-42 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-07-16T16:37:33.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz U roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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