ROSCOSMOS EgyptSat-A Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M
About the EgyptSat-A Mission
| Type | Earth Science |
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| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $48,500,000 |
EgyptSat-A (MisrSat A) is Egypt's third Earth remote-sounding satellite. The satellite is jointly built by Egypt's National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences together with RKK Energiya in Russia. The imaging payload was developed by OAO Peleng and NIRUP Geoinformatsionnye Sistemy in Belarus.
The satellite is an improved version of EgyptSat 2 and is also based on RKK Energiya's 559GK bus, which inherits technologies from their USP platform. The satellite features SPD-70 electric engines using Xenon. It features an improved opto-electronic system and onboard control system, high-speed on-board radio link and solar cells with increased efficiency.
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-M 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.
| Length | 46.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 10.3 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 313.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4,150.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 8,200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 3,250 kg |
| Launch Cost | $48,500,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 7/26/2008 |
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M 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-M EgyptSat-A launch scheduled?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M EgyptSat-A launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M EgyptSat-A mission launch from?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M 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 EgyptSat-A mission?
The EgyptSat-A mission launched aboard a ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M 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. 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-M EgyptSat-A launch?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M EgyptSat-A 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-M EgyptSat-A launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the EgyptSat-A 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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