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Yantar-4K2 81

Name: Yantar-4K2 81 launch
Start: 2002-02-25T17:26:21+00:00
End: 2002-02-25T17:26:21+00:00
Location: 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

Soyuz-U-PVBRussian Space Forces43/3 (43L)

Monday, February 25, 2002 · 05:26 PM UTC

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Mission Brief

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

PayloadYantar-4K2 81

OrbitLow Earth Orbit

CustomerRussian Space Forces

Stages3

Pad43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

43/3 (43L)

Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

Global range

Latitude: 62.927°N
Longitude: 40.450°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

05:26 PM UTC - 05:26 PM UTC

Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

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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

Launches158

Successes148

Provider

Russian Space Forces

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RUS • Founded 1992

The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger betw...

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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