Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 19,42,44,45

Operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS), the Communications mission Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 19,42,44,45 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Soyuz-U-PVB
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 19,42,44,45 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-04-15T00:46:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz-U-PVB 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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