Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Cosmos-1 Volna
About the Cosmos-1 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Cosmos 1 was a project by Cosmos Studios and The Planetary Society to test a solar sail in space. As part of the project, an unmanned solar-sail spacecraft named Cosmos 1 was launched into space at 15:46:09 EDT (19:46:09 UTC) on June 21, 2005 from the submarine Borisoglebsk in the Barents Sea. However, a rocket failure prevented the spacecraft from reaching its intended orbit.
Launch Pad & Location
Borisoglebsk (K-496)
Sea Launch
The Borisoglebsk (K-496) launch pad has hosted 1 rocket launches, including 1 orbital launch attempts. The Sea Launch launch site has been the location for 40 total rocket launches.
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Rocket
Space launch vehicle Volna is a converted Submarine-launched ballistic missile used for launching satellites into orbit. It is based on the R-29R designed by State Rocket Center Makayev and related to the Shtil' Launch Vehicle . The Volna is a 3-stage launch vehicle that uses liquid propellant. The warhead section is used for the payloads that can be either put into orbit with the help of an additional boost engine or travel along a sub-orbital trajectory to be recovered at the landing site. Volna can be launched from Delta III-class submarine or from land based facilities.
Learn more about the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Rocket
About 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 Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Cosmos-1 launch scheduled?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Cosmos-1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Cosmos-1 mission launch from?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna rocket launched from Borisoglebsk (K-496) at Sea Launch.
What rocket was used for the Cosmos-1 mission?
The Cosmos-1 mission launched aboard a Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna rocket. Space launch vehicle Volna is a converted Submarine-launched ballistic missile used for launching satellites into orbit. It is based on the R-29R designed by State Rocket Center Makayev and related to the Shtil' Launch Vehicle . The Volna is a 3-stage launch vehicle that uses liquid propellant. The warhead section is used for the payloads that can be either put into orbit with the help of an additional boost engine or travel along a sub-orbital trajectory to be recovered at the landing site. Volna can be launched from Delta III-class submarine or from land based facilities. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Cosmos-1 launch?
The Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Cosmos-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 Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna Cosmos-1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau Volna launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Cosmos-1 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 Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.