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EgyptSat 2

Soyuz URussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)31/6
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 · 04:20 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

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
Launches347
Successes330

Provider

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

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RUS • Founded 1992

The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. So...

Mission Brief

A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the EgyptSat 2 Earth observation satellite for Egypts National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences.

PayloadEgyptSat 2
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerRussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Stages3
Pad31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

LAUNCH SITE
45.996°N, 63.564°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.