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EPN 813IP/003 (Iridium)

Rokot launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on May 16, 2000, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 16, 2000 · 08:27 UTCLaunch 2000-026Launch no. 4,394 in the log
RocketRokot
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC133/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyEurockotRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 16, 2000, 08:27
Launch designation
2000-026
Mission
EPN 813IP/003 (Iridium)
Flight name
Simsat-1/2
Vehicle flight ID
630-6992-011P/72501

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
559 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.3 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
IKA-12000-026ANORAD 26365Eurockot Launch Services GmbH (D for RU lanch vehicle)Technology657 kgIn orbit
IKA-22000-026BNORAD 26366Eurockot Launch Services GmbH (D for RU lanch vehicle)Technology660 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.