RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 29,34,39,61

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Nov 22, 1999 at 16:20 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 97% success
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW

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.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVB
AGENCY
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
MISSION
Globalstar 29,34,39,61
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c56ddab4-0eea-47f8-bf94-5be15ad9312e
Reported date: Nov 22, 1999 at 16:20 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 | Globalstar 29,34,39,61 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 29,34,39,61 is scheduled for Monday, November 22, 1999 at 4:20 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 Globalstar 29,34,39,61?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 29,34,39,61 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 29,34,39,61 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Globalstar 29,34,39,61 going to?
The Globalstar 29,34,39,61 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Globalstar 29,34,39,61?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 29,34,39,61 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Globalstar 29,34,39,61 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 22, 1999 at 16:20 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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: c56ddab4-0eea-47f8-bf94-5be15ad9312e
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile

Globalstar 29,34,39,61 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 November 22, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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