EMKA-3 (Kosmos 2560)
Angara 1.2
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission
EMKA-3 (Kosmos 2560)
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $31,000,000
Russian military reconnaissance satellite.
Location
35/1
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
35/1 has witnessed the launch of 11 rockets, including 11 orbital launch attempts. While Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, has been the site for 1681 rocket launches.
Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
Rocket
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara 1.2
The Angara 1.2 is the base launcher for the Angara launch family that uses a modular approach to create multiple launch vehicle configurations for various mission requirements. The Angara 1.2 consists of a standard Universal Rocket Module for the core stage and either a modified Block I Upper Stage or a Briz-KM upper stage.
Agency
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a Moscow-based producer of spacecraft and space-launch systems, including the Proton and Rokot rockets and is currently developing the Angara rocket family. The Proton launch vehicle launches from Baikonur and Rokot launches from Baikonur and Plesetsk. Angara will launch from Plesetsk and Vostochny.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Angara 1.2 launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara 1.2 launch carrying the EMKA-3 (Kosmos 2560) mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Angara 1.2 launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara 1.2 rocket launched from 35/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
What rocket was used for the EMKA-3 (Kosmos 2560) mission?
The EMKA-3 (Kosmos 2560) mission launched aboard a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara 1.2 rocket. The Angara 1.2 is the base launcher for the Angara launch family that uses a modular approach to create multiple launch vehicle configurations for various mission requirements. The Angara 1.2 consists of a standard Universal Rocket Module for the core stage and either a modified Block I Upper Stage or a Briz-KM upper stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Angara 1.2 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
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