Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Arktika-M No.1

Name: Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Arktika-M No.1
Start: 2021-02-28T06:55:01Z
Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: February 28, 2021 at 06:55 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M
Operator: Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Mission type: Earth Science