RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218
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Apr 28, 2016 at 02:01 UTC
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PADCosmodrome Site 1S
SITEVostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
MVL-300 is named after Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov to honour the 300th year since his birth. The Russian mission will study transient phenomena in the Earth’s upper atmosphere, as well as observing cosmic rays and gamma ray bursts. With a short lifespan of 5 years, the 450kg craft will operate in a 550km Sun-Synchronous orbit.This will mark the first Soyuz mission to launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1a/VolgaMISSION
Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Cosmodrome Site 1SCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8fd1e2cf-5a1e-4514-b17a-aecaf95f7c2e
Reported date: Apr 28, 2016 at 02:01 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz 2.1a/Volga →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
Volga
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
In addition to the switch to digital flight control systems as part of the Soyuz 2.1A, this version utilizes the Volga upper stage.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 launch?
The Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 2:01 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 Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218?
The Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 mission uses the Soyuz 2.1a/Volga rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz 2.1a/Volga has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 launching from?
The launch takes place from Cosmodrome Site 1S at Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 going to?
The Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218?
The Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz-2.1a/Volga | Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Launch date set: Apr 28, 2016 at 02:01 UTC
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Launch completed successfully
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Mission Profile
Mikhailo Lomonosov, Aist-2D & SamSat 218 was a Soyuz 2.1a/Volga mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from Cosmodrome Site 1S, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation on April 28, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.