Launch Overview
Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Agency
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Site / Pad
GIK-5 / LC31
Outcome
Success
Flight
R 15000-032/122-07
COSPAR Designator
2021-016
Mission
Arktika-M No.1 (Earth Science)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
Provider
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Agency launches
294 (2 YTD)
Site launches
1517 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
389 (2 YTD)