LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Mon Dec 21 2015

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

Progress MS (62P)

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(8:44 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(8:44 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(8:44 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Soyuz 2.1a

Description:

The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Resupply
The Progress resupply vehicle is an automated, unpiloted version of the Soyuz spacecraft that is used to bring supplies and fuel to the International Space Station.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Pad

31/6