Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M — mission imagery
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MetOp-B

Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-MStarsem SA31/6
Monday, September 17, 2012 · 04:28 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M

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The 2.1a version includes conversion from analog to digital flight control system and uprated engines on the booster and the first stage with improved injection systems. The new digital...

Height46.3 m
LEO Payload7,020 kg
Launches5
Successes5

Provider

Starsem SA

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Mission Brief

MetOp is a series of three polar orbiting meteorological satellites developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).

PayloadMetOp-B
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerStarsem SA
Stages3
Pad31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

31/6

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
45.996°N
Longitude
63.564°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

04:28 PM UTC - 04:28 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.