RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 22,37,41,46

SUCCESSMar 15, 1999 at 03:06 UTCSoyuz-U-PVB →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications

The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital real time voice, data and fax via a constellation of 48 minisatellites. The constellation operates in a 1410 km orbit inclined at 52 degrees, and will also have 8 spares. The satellites were built by Space Systems Loral and Alenia Aerospazio in Rome, Italy.

MISSION
Globalstar 22,37,41,46
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2ab300a6-caf4-46ad-877a-f64a17fc86fb
Reported date: Mar 15, 1999 at 03:06 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 22,37,41,46 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 22,37,41,46 is scheduled for Monday, March 15, 1999 at 3:06 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 Globalstar 22,37,41,46?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 22,37,41,46 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 | Globalstar 22,37,41,46 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Globalstar 22,37,41,46 going to?
The Globalstar 22,37,41,46 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Globalstar 22,37,41,46?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 22,37,41,46 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 22,37,41,46 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 15, 1999 at 03:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: 2ab300a6-caf4-46ad-877a-f64a17fc86fb
Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Globalstar 22,37,41,46 was a Soyuz-U-PVB mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 15, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.