Tubsat-N & N1
Shtil'-1
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau
Mission
Tubsat-N & N1
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
TUBSAT-N and Tubsat-N1 are two nanosatellites, which were launched on the 7th of July 1998 as a satellite cluster from a submarine with a russian Shtil-1 rocket in the Barents Sea. All systems are working well and the satellites are in a excellent overall condition. The satellites were separated in orbit via telecommand. Both satellites were developed at the Technical University of Berlin and the complete project was financed by DLR.
Location
Novomoskovsk (K-407)
Sea Launch
Novomoskovsk (K-407) has witnessed the launch of 1 rockets, including 1 orbital launch attempts. While Sea Launch, has been the site for 40 rocket launches.
Rocket
KB Mashinostroyeniya Shtil'-1
A Russian intercontinental ballistic orbital launch vehicle. Three stage vehicle based on R-29RM SLBM
Agency
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 Shtil'-1 launch scheduled?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 launch carrying the Tubsat-N & N1 mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Shtil'-1 launch from?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Shtil'-1 rocket launched from Novomoskovsk (K-407) at Sea Launch.
What rocket was used for the Tubsat-N & N1 mission?
The Tubsat-N & N1 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 this launch?
The Shtil'-1 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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