Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Kondor-FKA No.2 Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M
Rocket Launch Video Stream
About the Kondor-FKA No.2 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $80,000,000
The Kondor-FKA is a small civilian radar Earth observation satellite designed by NPO Mashinostroyeniya as a civilian counterpart to the Kondor-E satellite.
The Kondor satellite features a S-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), which can conduct both continous swath surweys or detailed spot surveys. The swath width is 10 km. Ground resolution is 1 to 2 m in spotlight mode, 1 to 3 m in stripmap mode and 5 to 30 m in ScanSAR mode.
Launch Pad & Location
Cosmodrome Site 1S
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
The Cosmodrome Site 1S launch pad has hosted 20 rocket launches, including 20 orbital launch attempts. The Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation launch site has been the location for 21 total 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.
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M Rocket
The 2.1a version includes conversion from analog to digital flight control system and uprated engines on the booster and the first stage with improved injection systems. The new digital flight control and telemetry systems allow the rocket to launch from a fixed rather than angled launch platform and adjust its heading in flight. A digital control system also enables the launch of larger commercial satellites with wider and longer payload fairings such as the ST-type fairing. These fairings introduce too much aerodynamic instability for the old analog system to handle.
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M Rocket
About Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M Kondor-FKA No.2 launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M Kondor-FKA No.2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M Kondor-FKA No.2 launch video?
You can watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M Kondor-FKA No.2 mission launch from?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M rocket launched from Cosmodrome Site 1S 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 Kondor-FKA No.2 mission?
The Kondor-FKA No.2 mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M rocket. The 2.1a version includes conversion from analog to digital flight control system and uprated engines on the booster and the first stage with improved injection systems. The new digital flight control and telemetry systems allow the rocket to launch from a fixed rather than angled launch platform and adjust its heading in flight. A digital control system also enables the launch of larger commercial satellites with wider and longer payload fairings such as the ST-type fairing. These fairings introduce too much aerodynamic instability for the old analog system to handle. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M Kondor-FKA No.2 launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M Kondor-FKA No.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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M Kondor-FKA No.2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Kondor-FKA No.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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.