Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218

Inaugural launch from Russia's new Vostochny Cosmodrome, carrying the Mikhailo Lomonosov gamma-ray/cosmic-ray astrophysics satellite along with the Aist-2D Earth-observation technology demonstrator and the student cubesat SamSat-218.

Outcome

Success

Orbit

SSO

Sun-synchronous orbit

Payload to orbit

1.2 T

Flight

1st

Only Soyuz 2.1a Volga flight

Date and time

28 April 2016, 02:01 UTC

Rocket

Soyuz 2.1a Volga

Builder

Progress RSC

Launch site

Cosmodrome Site 1S, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation

Payload

Earth Science

International designator

2016-026

Launches in 2016

26th of 85

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