Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau COMPASS-2 Shtil'-1
About the COMPASS-2 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
The COMPASS-2 or DragSail-Cubesat cubesat project is conducted at the Fachhochschule Aachen for educational purposes and technology demonstration. COMPASS-2 is an universal experimental satellite bus, providing the subsystems for the payloads such as electric power, data storage and handling, attitude control and communication. The center 1U module contains the satellite's avionics, while the two outer 1U payload boxes offer companies and universities an easy way to test and validate their experiments in space.
Launch Pad & Location
Ekaterinburg (K-84)
Sea Launch
The Ekaterinburg (K-84) launch pad has hosted 1 rocket launches, including 1 orbital launch attempts. The Sea Launch launch site has been the location for 40 total rocket launches.
KB Mashinostroyeniya Shtil'-1 Rocket
A Russian intercontinental ballistic orbital launch vehicle. Three stage vehicle based on R-29RM SLBM
About Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau
The JSC Makeyev Design Bureau is a Russian missile design company located in Miass, Russia.
Established in December 1947 as SKB-385, the company is the main designer of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) in Russia. The organization was named in honor of Victor Makeyev. Its full official name is State Rocket Center «Academician V.P. Makeev Design Bureau».
In 1965, SKB-385 was redesignated the Design Bureau of Machine-Building (KBM) under the Ministry of General Machine-Building.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 COMPASS-2 launch scheduled?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 COMPASS-2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 COMPASS-2 mission launch from?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 rocket launched from Ekaterinburg (K-84) at Sea Launch.
What rocket was used for the COMPASS-2 mission?
The COMPASS-2 mission launched aboard a Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 rocket. A Russian intercontinental ballistic orbital launch vehicle. Three stage vehicle based on R-29RM SLBM Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 COMPASS-2 launch?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 COMPASS-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 Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 COMPASS-2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the COMPASS-2 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 Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.