Dummy payload
Angara A5/Briz-M
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Rocket Launch Videos
Mission
Dummy payload
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
- Launch Cost: $31,000,000
This is the second test flight of the Angara-A5 launch vehicle. It carries mass simulator payload which is to be delivered to geostationary orbit.
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 A5/Briz-M
Angara A5/Briz-M is an Angara A5 with an Briz-M upper stage previously used on the Proton launch vehicle.
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/Briz-M Dummy payload launch scheduled?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Briz-M Dummy payload launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Briz-M Dummy payload launch video?
You can watch the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Briz-M 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/Briz-M Dummy payload mission launch from?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Briz-M 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 Dummy payload mission?
The Dummy payload mission launched aboard a Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Briz-M rocket. Angara A5/Briz-M is an Angara A5 with an Briz-M upper stage previously used on the Proton launch vehicle. 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/Briz-M Dummy payload launch?
The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Briz-M Dummy payload 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/Briz-M Dummy payload launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center Angara A5/Briz-M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Dummy payload 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.