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Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS
Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS launched on Mon, Nov 2, 2009, 01:50 AM UTC — a Eurockot Launch Services mission.
Launch SuccessfulEurockot Launch Services
Lifted offNET Nov 2009
NET Mon, Nov 2, 2009, 01:50 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Rokot/Briz-KMVehicle
Eurockot Launch ServicesProvider
133/3 (133L)Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Rokot/Briz-KM to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Rokot/Briz-KM ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SMOS
SMOS (Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity) is a earth observation satellite operated by ESA. It is intented to provide new insights into Earth's water cycle and climate.
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What time does Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS launch?
Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS is scheduled to lift off Mon, Nov 2, 2009, 01:50 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS?
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Who is launching Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS?
Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS is an Eurockot Launch Services mission flying on a Rokot/Briz-KM.
Where does Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS launch from?
It lifts off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.