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Zenit-2 | Okean-O
Zenit-2 | Okean-O launched on Sat, Jul 17, 1999, 05:38 AM UTC — a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Lifted offNET Jul 1999
NET Sat, Jul 17, 1999, 05:38 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Zenit-2Vehicle
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)Provider
45/1Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Zenit-2 to Polar 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 Zenit-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Okean-O
Okean-O was a joint Ukrainian and Russian remote sensing satellite program designed as a follow on to the Okean-O1 series. It was designed to gather remote sensing data crucial for research of natural resources of the Earth and world oceans. The mission also included ecological monitoring and management of externalities (weather forecast, hazards prevention).
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Frequently asked
What time does Zenit-2 | Okean-O launch?
Zenit-2 | Okean-O is scheduled to lift off Sat, Jul 17, 1999, 05:38 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Zenit-2 | Okean-O?
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Who is launching Zenit-2 | Okean-O?
Zenit-2 | Okean-O is an Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) mission flying on a Zenit-2.
Where does Zenit-2 | Okean-O launch from?
It lifts off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.