ROSCOSMOS COROT Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat
About the COROT Mission
| Type | Astrophysics |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Polar Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
French-European astrophysics satellite. Operated until November 2, 2012 due to a computer failure.
Launch Pad & Location
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
| Launches | 430 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 430 |
| Total Launches | 1565 |
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1b Fregat Rocket
Soyuz-2, GRAU index 14A14, is the collective designation for the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The first-stage boosters and two core stages feature uprated engines with improved injection systems, compared to the previous versions of the Soyuz. Digital flight control and telemetry systems allow the rocket to be launched from a fixed launch platform, whereas the launch platforms for earlier Soyuz rockets had to be rotated as the rocket could not perform a roll to change its heading in flight.
The Soyuz 2.1b represents the latest development stage of the proven rocket.
It uses the new RD-0124 engines in the first three stages, coupled with an improved injection system that significantly boosts the performance of the Soyuz.
Furthermore, she wears a new, digital startup control system.
This will allow the Soyuz 2.1b to carry around 1.2 tonnes more payload into low earth orbit compared to its predecessor.
| Length | 46.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Stages | 3-4 |
| Launch Mass | 312.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4,150.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 8,200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 3,250 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 4,900 kg |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 12/27/2006 |
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1b Fregat Rocket
About 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.
| Total Launches | 344 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 333 |
| Failed | 11 |
| Pending | 4 |
| Consecutive Success | 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat COROT launch scheduled?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat COROT launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat COROT mission launch from?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat rocket launched from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
What rocket was used for the COROT mission?
The COROT mission launched aboard a ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat rocket. Soyuz-2, GRAU index 14A14, is the collective designation for the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The first-stage boosters and two core stages feature uprated engines with improved injection systems, compared to the previous versions of the Soyuz. Digital flight control and telemetry systems allow the rocket to be launched from a fixed launch platform, whereas the launch platforms for earlier Soyuz rockets had to be rotated as the rocket could not perform a roll to change its heading in flight. The Soyuz 2.1b represents the latest development stage of the proven rocket. It uses the new RD-0124 engines in the first three stages, coupled with an improved injection system that significantly boosts the performance of the Soyuz. Furthermore, she wears a new, digital startup control system. This will allow the Soyuz 2.1b to carry around 1.2 tonnes more payload into low earth orbit compared to its predecessor. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat COROT launch?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat COROT 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 ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat COROT launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the COROT 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 ROSCOSMOS live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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