Soyuz-U-PVB | Orlets-1 8

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) flew Soyuz-U-PVB | Orlets-1 8 on a Soyuz-U-PVB out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Soyuz-U-PVB
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz-U-PVB | Orlets-1 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2006-09-14T13:41:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz-U-PVB lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz-U-PVB 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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