RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Zenit-2 | Meteor-3M No. 1
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Dec 10, 2001 at 17:18 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Meteor-3M No.1 is the first and so far only of the Meteor-3M series polar-orbit weather satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit-2
MISSION
Meteor-3M No. 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e48bbede-6be5-4be3-a9c0-4ec26533976a
Reported date: Dec 10, 2001 at 17:18 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
35
SUCCESSES
29
SUCCESS RATE
82.9%
Zenit is a family of space launch vehicles designed by the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau in Dnipro, Ukraine, which was then part of the Soviet Union.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit-2 | Meteor-3M No. 1 launch?
The Zenit-2 | Meteor-3M No. 1 is scheduled for Monday, December 10, 2001 at 5:18 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 Meteor-3M No. 1?
The Zenit-2 | Meteor-3M No. 1 mission uses the Zenit-2 rocket, manufactured by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. The Zenit-2 has flown 35 times with a 82.9% success rate.
Where is the Zenit-2 | Meteor-3M No. 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Meteor-3M No. 1 going to?
The Meteor-3M No. 1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Meteor-3M No. 1?
The Zenit-2 | Meteor-3M No. 1 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Zenit-2 | Meteor-3M No. 1 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 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 10, 2001 at 17:18 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: e48bbede-6be5-4be3-a9c0-4ec26533976a
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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Mission Profile
Meteor-3M No. 1 was a Zenit-2 mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on December 10, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.