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Sentinel-3A

Rokot launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on February 16, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 16, 2016 · 17:57 UTCLaunch 2016-011Launch no. 5,537 in the log
RocketRokot
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC133/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyEurockotRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 16, 2016, 17:57
Launch designation
2016-011
Mission
Sentinel-3A
Vehicle flight ID
492-9794-553/72525

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
806 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Sentinel-3A2016-011ANORAD 41335European Commission DG-GROW Directorate I/2, Copernicus UnitOptical imaging1,250 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.