Orbica
UpcomingTimelineAgenciesRocketsSatellitesTrackIntel
← 2000

2000 · Eurockot Launch Services

SimSat 1 & 2

successRokot / Briz-KM | SimSat 1 & 2

The SimSat (Simulated Satellite) payloads were dynamic mass models representing Iridium satellites. They were used on the first Rokot-KM launch to test the dynamics of the Iridium launch dispenser and the new Briz-KM upper stage.

Overview

Date / time
May 16, 2000 at 08:27 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
133/3 (133L)
Mission
SimSat 1 & 2
Mission type
Test Flight
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Rokot/Briz-KM →
Launch provider
Eurockot Launch Services →

Payloads deployed · 2

SIMSAT 1
LEO
SIMSAT 2
LEO