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KhSC Kondor No.202 (Kosmos-2487) Strela

Launch Status
Success

Launch Pad & Location

175/59

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch statistics for 175/59 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launches3
Orbital Launch Attempts3
Total Launches1565

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.

KhSC Strela Rocket

Strela is a Russian orbital carrier rocket, derived from the Soviet/Russian UR-100NU missile. It conducted its maiden test launch on 5 December 2003, carried its first functional payload on 27 June 2013,and a second one on 19 December 2014.

Rocket specifications for KhSC Strela
Maiden Flight12/5/2003

Learn more about the KhSC Strela Rocket

About KhSC

Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center is a Moscow-based producer of spacecraft and space-launch systems, including the Proton and Rokot rockets and is currently developing the Angara rocket family. The Proton launch vehicle launches from Baikonur and Rokot launches from Baikonur and Plesetsk. Angara will launch from Plesetsk and Vostochny.

Launch statistics for KhSC
Total Launches193
Successful178
Failed15
Consecutive Success4

Learn more about KhSC

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the KhSC Strela this mission launch scheduled?

The KhSC Strela this mission launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the KhSC Strela this mission mission launch from?

The KhSC Strela rocket launched from 175/59 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 this mission mission?

The this mission mission launched aboard a KhSC Strela rocket. Strela is a Russian orbital carrier rocket, derived from the Soviet/Russian UR-100NU missile. It conducted its maiden test launch on 5 December 2003, carried its first functional payload on 27 June 2013,and a second one on 19 December 2014. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.

What weather conditions could have delayed the KhSC Strela this mission launch?

The KhSC Strela this mission 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 KhSC Strela this mission launch was delayed?

This page was updated in real-time with the latest KhSC Strela launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the this mission 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 KhSC live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.

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