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Shtil’-1 | Tubsat-N & N1

SUCCESS Shtil'-1 →
Jul 7, 1998 at 03:15 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Sea Launch 100% success
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PADNovomoskovsk (K-407)
SITESea Launch →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications

TUBSAT-N and Tubsat-N1 are two nanosatellites, which were launched on the 7th of July 1998 as a satellite cluster from a submarine with a russian Shtil-1 rocket in the Barents Sea. All systems are working well and the satellites are in a excellent overall condition. The satellites were separated in orbit via telecommand. Both satellites were developed at the Technical University of Berlin and the complete project was financed by DLR.

VEHICLE
Shtil'-1
AGENCY
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau
MISSION
Tubsat-N & N1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Novomoskovsk (K-407)
LAUNCH SITE
Sea Launch
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ebff3b1e-84b3-4b0a-a808-d4e1b651dfca
Reported date: Jul 7, 1998 at 03:15 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
KB Mashinostroyeniya
VARIANT
1
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%

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

When is the Shtil’-1 | Tubsat-N & N1 launch?
The Shtil’-1 | Tubsat-N & N1 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 3:15 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 Tubsat-N & N1?
The Shtil’-1 | Tubsat-N & N1 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 | Tubsat-N & N1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Novomoskovsk (K-407) at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Tubsat-N & N1 going to?
The Tubsat-N & N1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tubsat-N & N1?
The Shtil’-1 | Tubsat-N & N1 is operated by Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau.
Can I watch the Shtil’-1 | Tubsat-N & N1 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 7, 1998 at 03:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
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Launch ID: ebff3b1e-84b3-4b0a-a808-d4e1b651dfca
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Pad weather at 74, 38

Mission Profile

Tubsat-N & N1 was a Shtil'-1 mission operated by Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau that lifted off from Novomoskovsk (K-407), Sea Launch on July 7, 1998. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.