Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
11:34:49
Tuesday June 27, 2023
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First flight of a new, modernized version of the Fregat upper stage.
42 various CubeSats from Russian and international organizations.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
42 Payloads
Meteor-M satellites are a new generation of Russian meteorological satellites to replace the Meteor-3M series. The first two Meteor-M satellites will feature the following instruments: - MSU-MR - Low-resolution Multispectral Scanner for global and regional cloud cover mapping - KMSS-2 - multichannel scanning unit for Earth surface monitoring - MTVZA-GYa - imager/sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles, sea surface wind - IKFS-2 advanced IR sounder for Atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles - BRK SSPD - Data Collection System - RK-SM-MKA - Modified Rescue Radio complex One initial Meteor-M 1 satellite was built, followed by the improved Meteor-M 2 series satellites.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
1 Payload
2,750 kilograms
Manufacturer
RKK EnergiyaPrice
$25.00 million
Rocket
Height: 46.94m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 7,500 kg
GTO: 3,250 kg
Liftoff Thrust
4,550 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.11m
Height: 11.43m
Stages
4
Strap-ons
4
81st
Mission
1st
Mission of 2023
97th
Orbital launch attempt