Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

Meteor-M No.2-3 & others

Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M

SUCCESS
Success

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 · 11:34 UTC

Mission

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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 following instruments: - MSU-MR - Low-resolution Multispectral Scanner for global and regional for 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. 42 cubesats from various Russian and international organizations will be launched as co-passengers.

Mission Type

Earth Science

Orbit

Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M

Variant: Fregat-M

Launch Pad

Cosmodrome Site 1S

Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation

51.884° N, 128.334° E

14

Pad Launches

14

Location Launches

313

Agency Launches

97

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