MAKEYEV ROCKET DESIGN BUREAU

Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2

Name: Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2
Start: 2006-05-26T18:50:00+00:00
End: 2006-05-26T19:05:00+00:00
Location: Ekaterinburg (K-84)

SUCCESS Shtil'-1 →

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May 26, 2006 at 18:50 UTC

Low Earth Orbit Communications Sea Launch 100% success

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PADEkaterinburg (K-84)

SITESea Launch →

ORBITLow Earth Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

The COMPASS-2 or DragSail-Cubesat cubesat project is conducted at the Fachhochschule Aachen for educational purposes and technology demonstration. COMPASS-2 is an universal experimental satellite bus, providing the subsystems for the payloads such as electric power, data storage and handling, attitude control and communication. The center 1U module contains the satellite’s avionics, while the two outer 1U payload boxes offer companies and universities an easy way to test and validate their experiments in space.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Shtil'-1

AGENCY

Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau

MISSION

COMPASS-2

MISSION TYPE

Communications

TARGET ORBIT

Low Earth Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Ekaterinburg (K-84)

LAUNCH SITE

Sea Launch

COUNTRY

RUS

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

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API ID: 2f842ac8-812b-46ff-80c5-8d619aad1e85

Reported date: May 26, 2006 at 18:50 UTC

Last synced: 5 minutes ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

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MANUFACTURER

KB Mashinostroyeniya

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SUCCESS RATE

100%

A Russian intercontinental ballistic orbital launch vehicle. Three stage vehicle based on R-29RM SLBM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2 launch?

The Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2 is scheduled for Friday, May 26, 2006 at 6:50 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 COMPASS-2?

The Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2 mission uses the Shtil'-1 rocket, manufactured by KB Mashinostroyeniya. The Shtil'-1 has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.

Where is the Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2 launching from?

The launch takes place from Ekaterinburg (K-84) at Sea Launch.

What orbit is COMPASS-2 going to?

The COMPASS-2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching COMPASS-2?

The Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2 is operated by Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau.

Can I watch the Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2 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 00:04 UTC

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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC

Launch date set: May 26, 2006 at 18:50 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau

Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC

Launch completed successfully

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LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 5 minutes ago

Launch ID: 2f842ac8-812b-46ff-80c5-8d619aad1e85

Pad weather at 74, 38

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Mission Profile

COMPASS-2 was a Shtil'-1 mission operated by Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau that lifted off from Ekaterinburg (K-84), Sea Launch on May 26, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

Shtil’-1 | COMPASS-2

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