MISSION OVERVIEW
Okean-O was a joint Ukrainian and Russian remote sensing satellite program designed as a follow on to the Okean-O1 series. It was designed to gather remote sensing data crucial for research of natural resources of the Earth and world oceans. The mission also included ecological monitoring and management of externalities (weather forecast, hazards prevention).
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit-2
MISSION
Okean-O
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 092a8cba-918a-4915-81ee-5f9175cb0348
Reported date: Jul 17, 1999 at 05:38 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours 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 | Okean-O launch?
The Zenit-2 | Okean-O is scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 5:38 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 Okean-O?
The Zenit-2 | Okean-O 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 | Okean-O launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Okean-O going to?
The Okean-O mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Okean-O?
The Zenit-2 | Okean-O is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Zenit-2 | Okean-O 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 17, 1999 at 05:38 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: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 092a8cba-918a-4915-81ee-5f9175cb0348
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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