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ORBITGTO
MISSION OVERVIEW
Maiden flight of Russia’s new heavy-lift Angara A5 rocket. Carried a mass simulator payload to geostationary transfer orbit. Represented Russia’s first new rocket family since the Soviet era, designed to replace Proton.
LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Angara A5 | Mass Simulator launch?
The Angara A5 | Mass Simulator is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 5:57 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Angara A5 | Mass Simulator?
The Angara A5 | Mass Simulator mission uses the Angara A5 rocket.
Where is the Angara A5 | Mass Simulator launching from?
The launch takes place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
What orbit is Angara A5 | Mass Simulator going to?
The Angara A5 | Mass Simulator mission is targeting GTO.
Who is launching Angara A5 | Mass Simulator?
The Angara A5 | Mass Simulator is operated by Roscosmos.
Can I watch the Angara A5 | Mass Simulator launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 23, 2014 at 05:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Roscosmos
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
Mission Profile
Angara A5 | Mass Simulator was a Angara A5 mission operated by Roscosmos that lifted off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome on December 23, 2014. The flight carried its payload to GTO. The launch was a success.