Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Arktika-M No.2

Name: Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Arktika-M No.2
Start: 2023-12-16T09:17:48Z
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: December 16, 2023 at 09:17 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