September 17, 2012 4:28 pm
MetOp-B
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Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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MetOp is a series of three polar orbiting meteorological satellites developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:28 UTC
Window Close
16:28 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 17, 2012 · 16:28 UTC
Launch Facility
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad
31/6
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Starsem SA
Payload
MetOp-B
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
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MetOp is a series of three polar orbiting meteorological satellites developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Starsem SA
31/6
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:28 UTC
Window Close
16:28 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 17, 2012 · 16:28 UTC
Launch Facility
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch Pad
31/6
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Starsem SA
Payload
MetOp-B
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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