Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Arktika-M No.1
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2021, 6:55 a.m.
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.
Launch success confirmed
T-0 officially confirmed as 06:55 UTC.
Launch is planned for Feb 28. Launch window added per NOTAMs SCIZ R0024/21 and NZZO B1068/21
Launch is NET Feb 28 2021
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