Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Soyuz-U-PVB · 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)'s 98th launch · 3rd this year · humanity's 4,376th orbital launch attempt
February 8, 2000Add to calendar
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Feb 8, 23:20 – Feb 8, 23:20 UTC
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IRDT 1
IRDT (Inflatable Re-Entry and Descent Technology) is a new technology to return payloads from orbit without a heavy heatshield and parachute system. A inflatable cone provides protection during reentry and a second inflatable extension of the cone reduces the speed further for a safe landing.
Earth Science · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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