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Kobalt-M No.8 (Kosmos-2480)
Soyuz URussian Aerospace Defence Forces16/2
Thursday, May 17, 2012 · 02:05 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Soyuz U
Profile →The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used fo...
Height46.3 m
LEO Payload7,020 kg
Launches22
Successes20
Mission Brief
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
PayloadKobalt-M No.8 (Kosmos-2480)
OrbitUnknown
CustomerRussian Aerospace Defence Forces
Stages3
Pad16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Mission Timeline
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Launch Site
16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
62.960°N, 40.683°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
