Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Arktika-M No.1
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m.
Arktika-M ("Arctic-M") is a series of Earh observation satellites which will gather meteorological and hydrological data on polar region. Arktika-M satellites will also provide communication services for the region.
Launch success confirmed
T-0 officially confirmed as 06:55 UTC.
Launch is planned for Feb 28. Launch window added per NOTAMs SCIZ R0024/21 and NZZO B1068/21
Launch is NET Feb 28 2021
Soyuz-2, GRAU index 14A14, is the collective designation for the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The first-stage boosters and two core stages feature uprated engines with improved injection systems, compared to the previous versions of the Soyuz. Digital flight control and telemetry systems allow the rocket to be launched from a fixed launch platform, whereas the launch platforms for earlier Soyuz rockets had to be rotated as the rocket could not perform a roll to change its heading in flight.
Progress Rocket Space Centre, formerly known as TsSKB-Progress, is a space science and aerospace research company which is known for manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites. Most notably, Progress Rocket Space Centre is the manufacturer of Soyuz launch vehicles.
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