Soyuz U | Progress M-59

A Soyuz U rocket launched Soyuz U | Progress M-59 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting 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-59 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2007-01-18T02:12:13.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Soyuz U is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Soyuz U 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. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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