EUROCKOT LAUNCH SERVICES
Rokot / Briz-KM | Iridium 97 & 98
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Jun 20, 2002 at 09:33 UTC
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PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMIridium Constellation
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Iridium satellite constellation provides L band voice and data information coverage to satellite phones, pagers and integrated transceivers over the entire Earth surface.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Rokot/Briz-KMAGENCY
Eurockot Launch ServicesMISSION
Iridium 97 & 98
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationPROGRAM
Iridium Constellation
COUNTRY
FRA,RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 83d9fc74-71de-4562-b78d-cdb7daffb1b9
Reported date: Jun 20, 2002 at 09:33 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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 | Iridium 97 & 98 launch?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Iridium 97 & 98 is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 9:33 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 Iridium 97 & 98?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Iridium 97 & 98 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 | Iridium 97 & 98 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Iridium 97 & 98 going to?
The Iridium 97 & 98 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Iridium 97 & 98?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Iridium 97 & 98 is operated by Eurockot Launch Services. It is part of the Iridium Constellation program.
Can I watch the Rokot / Briz-KM | Iridium 97 & 98 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 20, 2002 at 09:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Eurockot Launch Services
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 83d9fc74-71de-4562-b78d-cdb7daffb1b9
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
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Mission Profile
Iridium 97 & 98 was a Rokot/Briz-KM mission operated by Eurockot Launch Services that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 20, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Iridium Constellation program. The launch was a success.