Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-2 3

Soviet Space Program flew Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-2 3 on a Vostok 8A92M out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Vostok 8A92M
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-2 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1977-12-14T09:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vostok 8A92M lifts off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    Vostok 8A92M 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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