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Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11
Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11 launched on Fri, Dec 21, 2001, 04:00 AM UTC — a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Lifted offNET Dec 2001
NET Fri, Dec 21, 2001, 04:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Tsiklon-2Vehicle
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)Provider
90/20Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Tsiklon-2 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Tsiklon-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
US-PM 11
Systems aboard the 3300 kg satellite included the Radio-Technical Reconnaissance system and systems for electronic camouflage and self-protection. An engine unit maintained the orbital altitude and made a final deorbit of the satellite at the end of the mission.
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What time does Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11 launch?
Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Dec 21, 2001, 04:00 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11?
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Who is launching Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11?
Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11 is an Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) mission flying on a Tsiklon-2.
Where does Tsiklon-2 | US-PM 11 launch from?
It lifts off from 90/20, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.