MISSION OVERVIEW
The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) was a joint mission of NASA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Twin satellites took detailed measurements of Earth’s gravity field anomalies from its launch in March 2002 to the end of its science mission in October 2017.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Rokot/Briz-KMAGENCY
Eurockot Launch ServicesMISSION
GRACE
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
FRA,RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6591d846-c23f-4290-b7c3-dc0a52997c5d
Reported date: Mar 17, 2002 at 09:21 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Rokot/Briz-KM →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
VARIANT
Briz-KM
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Rokot / Briz-KM | GRACE launch?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | GRACE is scheduled for Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 9:21 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 GRACE?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | GRACE mission uses the Rokot/Briz-KM rocket, manufactured by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. The Rokot/Briz-KM has flown 31 times with a 90.3% success rate.
Where is the Rokot / Briz-KM | GRACE launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is GRACE going to?
The GRACE mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GRACE?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | GRACE is operated by Eurockot Launch Services.
Can I watch the Rokot / Briz-KM | GRACE 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 17, 2002 at 09:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Eurockot Launch Services
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Launch ID: 6591d846-c23f-4290-b7c3-dc0a52997c5d
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●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
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