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Meteor-M No.2-3 & others

Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-MRussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)Cosmodrome Site 1S
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 · 11:34 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Meteor-M satellites are a new generation of Russian meteorological satellites to replace the Meteor-3M series. The first two Meteor-M satellites will feature following instruments: - MSU-MR - Low-resolution Multispectral Scanner for global and regional for cloud cover mapping - KMSS-2 - multichannel scanning unit for Earth surface monitoring - MTVZA-GYa - imager/sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles, sea surface wind - IKFS-2 advanced IR sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles - BRK SSPD - Data Collection System - RK-SM-MKA - Modified Rescue Radio complex One initial Meteor-M 1 satellite was built, followed by the improved Meteor-M 2 series satellites. 42 cubesats from various Russian and international organizations will be launched as co-passengers.

PayloadMeteor-M No.2-3 & others
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerRussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Stages4
PadCosmodrome Site 1S, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Cosmodrome Site 1S

Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
51.884°N
Longitude
128.334°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

11:34 AM UTC - 11:34 AM UTC

Vehicle

Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M

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Height46.3 m
LEO Payload8,200 kg
Launches349
Successes332

Provider

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

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RUS • Founded 1992

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.