Vostochny Angara Test Flight
Angara A5/Blok DM-03
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
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| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 34 | Booster Separation The side boosters are separated from the launcher. |
| T+ 00 : 05 : 25 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 05 : 39 | Fairing Separation Separation of the payload fairing |
| T+ 00 : 12 : 26 | SECO Cut-off of the second engine |
Mission
Vostochny Angara Test Flight
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
- Launch Cost: $31,000,000
First test launch of the Angara A5 launch vehicle from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. The rocket will carry a mass simulator payload.
Location
Cosmodrome Site 1A
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
Cosmodrome Site 1A has witnessed the launch of 1 rockets, including 1 orbital launch attempts. While Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation, has been the site for 21 rocket launches.
The Vostochny Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport above the 51st parallel north in the Amur Oblast, in the Russian Far East. It is intended to reduce Russia's dependency on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The first launch took place on 28 April 2016 at 02:01 UTC.
Rocket
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03
Angara A5/Blok DM-03 is an Angara A5 with an improved Blok DM-03 RP-1/LOX upper stage. There are 2 variants for the DM-03: the Persey for launches from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, and the Orion for launches from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
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 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 Vostochny Angara Test Flight launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 Vostochny Angara Test Flight launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 Vostochny Angara Test Flight launch video?
You can watch the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 Vostochny Angara Test Flight mission launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 rocket launched from Cosmodrome Site 1A at Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation. The Vostochny Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport above the 51st parallel north in the Amur Oblast, in the Russian Far East. It is intended to reduce Russia's dependency on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The first launch took place on 28 April 2016 at 02:01 UTC.
What rocket was used for the Vostochny Angara Test Flight mission?
The Vostochny Angara Test Flight mission launched aboard a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 rocket. Angara A5/Blok DM-03 is an Angara A5 with an improved Blok DM-03 RP-1/LOX upper stage. There are 2 variants for the DM-03: the Persey for launches from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, and the Orion for launches from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 Vostochny Angara Test Flight launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 Vostochny Angara Test Flight 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 Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 Vostochny Angara Test Flight launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Blok DM-03 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Vostochny Angara Test Flight mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.