Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
The SimSat (Simulated Satellite) payloads were dynamic mass models representing Iridium satellites. They were used on the first Rokot-KM launch to test the dynamics of the Iridium launch dispenser and the new Briz-KM upper stage.
Details
Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Tue, May 16, 2000, 08:27
Weather
Pro