ABRIXAS & MegSat 0
Kosmos-3M
Production Corporation Polyot
Mission
ABRIXAS & MegSat 0
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
The ABRIXAS (A Broadband Imaging X-Ray All-Sky Survey) small satellite (A BRoadband Imaging X-ray All-sky Survey Satellite) was designed to perform the first complete survey of the sky with an imaging telescope in the X-ray energy range from 0.5 to 10 keV. MegSat 0 was the first MegSat communications satellite.
Location
107
Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
107 has witnessed the launch of 3 rockets, including 3 orbital launch attempts. While Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation, has been the site for 101 rocket launches.
Kapustin Yar is a Russian military training area and a rocket launch complex in Astrakhan Oblast, about 100 km east of Volgograd. It was established by the Soviet Union on 13 May 1946. In the beginning, Kapustin Yar used technology, material, and scientific support gained from the defeat of Germany in World War II. Numerous launches of test rockets for the Russian military were carried out at the site, as well as satellite and sounding rocket launches.
Agency
Production Corporation Polyot
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 launch scheduled?
The Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 mission launch from?
The Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M rocket launched from 107 at Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation. Kapustin Yar is a Russian military training area and a rocket launch complex in Astrakhan Oblast, about 100 km east of Volgograd. It was established by the Soviet Union on 13 May 1946. In the beginning, Kapustin Yar used technology, material, and scientific support gained from the defeat of Germany in World War II. Numerous launches of test rockets for the Russian military were carried out at the site, as well as satellite and sounding rocket launches.
What rocket was used for the ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 mission?
The ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 mission launched aboard a Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M rocket. N/A Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 launch?
The Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 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 Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Production Corporation Polyot Kosmos-3M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the ABRIXAS & MegSat 0 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 Production Corporation Polyot live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
