Zenit | XM-3

Sea Launch flew Zenit | XM-3 on a Zenit out of Sea Launch, placing its payload in 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. 2005-03-01T03:50:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Zenit lifts off from Sea Launch.
  2. Max-Q
    Zenit passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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