RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz-U-PVB | Dumsat
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Mar 20, 2000 at 18:28 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Dumsat (Dummy Satellite) consisted of a mass dummy representing the mass properties of two Cluster satellites fixed to the Fregat upper stage.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVBMISSION
Dumsat
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 34d5c7d2-6d4d-4946-8f66-ecf412108242
Reported date: Mar 20, 2000 at 18:28 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 — Soyuz-U-PVB →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
U-PVB
FLIGHTS
74
SUCCESSES
72
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. A version of the Soyuz-U with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the upper stage avionics compartment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Dumsat launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Dumsat is scheduled for Monday, March 20, 2000 at 6:28 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 Dumsat?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Dumsat mission uses the Soyuz-U-PVB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz-U-PVB has flown 74 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Dumsat launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Dumsat going to?
The Dumsat mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Dumsat?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Dumsat is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Dumsat 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 20, 2000 at 18:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 34d5c7d2-6d4d-4946-8f66-ecf412108242
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 46, 63.56
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Mission Profile
Dumsat was a Soyuz-U-PVB mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 20, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.