Mission description
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.
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Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Arktika-M No.1
February 28, 2021 at 6:55 AM UTC
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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February 28, 2021 at 6:55 AM UTC
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31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan · 45.9960, 63.5640
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- Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
- Launch probability
- Not published
- Window opens
- February 28, 2021 at 6:55 AM UTC
- Window closes
- February 28, 2021 at 6:55 AM UTC
- Feed updated
- June 15, 2024 at 2:39 PM UTC
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Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
Soyuz · Fregat-M
Height
46.3 m
Diameter
10.3 m
LEO capacity
8,200 kg
Successful launches
36
Launch complex
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
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Mission updates
Launch is planned for Feb 28. Launch window added per NOTAMs SCIZ R0024/21 and NZZO B1068/21