RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES

Rokot / Briz-KM | Monitor-E No. 1

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Aug 26, 2005 at 18:34 UTC
Sun-Synchronous Orbit Earth Science Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 90% success
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PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Monitor-E had a set of remote sensing devices. They were intended to make maps of the Earth’s surface to be used for ecological monitoring and charting geological features. It was built by the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.

MISSION
Monitor-E No. 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5607fbc3-2ab4-4e4f-804b-716dc2ab1738
Reported date: Aug 26, 2005 at 18:34 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
VARIANT
Briz-KM
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
When is the Rokot / Briz-KM | Monitor-E No. 1 launch?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Monitor-E No. 1 is scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2005 at 6:34 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Monitor-E No. 1?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Monitor-E No. 1 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 | Monitor-E No. 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Monitor-E No. 1 going to?
The Monitor-E No. 1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Monitor-E No. 1?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Monitor-E No. 1 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Rokot / Briz-KM | Monitor-E No. 1 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 26, 2005 at 18:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 5607fbc3-2ab4-4e4f-804b-716dc2ab1738
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Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85

Mission Profile

Monitor-E No. 1 was a Rokot/Briz-KM mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on August 26, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.