Zenit | PAS 9

The Communications flight Zenit | PAS 9 departed Sea Launch atop a Zenit, bound for Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Sea Launch
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Zenit
Launch site
Sea Launch
Launch pad
Launch Platform Odyssey
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO

Mission timeline

  1. 2000-07-28T22:42:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Zenit roars off the pad at Sea Launch.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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