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SMOS

Rokot launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on November 2, 2009, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 2, 2009 · 01:50 UTCLaunch 2009-059Launch no. 5,014 in the log
RocketRokot
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC133/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyEurockotRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 2, 2009, 01:50
Launch designation
2009-059
Mission
SMOS
Flight name
SMOS/Proba-2
Vehicle flight ID
492-5882-033/72513

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
764 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.788 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SMOS2009-059ANORAD 36036European Space AgencyEarth science658 kgIn orbit
PROBA-22009-059BNORAD 36037European Space AgencyTechnology130 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.