METOP A
METOP A launched on 19 October 2006, 16:28 UTC on a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: METOP A.
| Name | METOP A |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 19 October 2006, 16:28 UTC |
| Vehicle | Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat |
| Launch site | Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Company | Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | METOP A |
| Orbit | Polar Orbit |
Questions
- When did METOP A launch?
- METOP A launched on 19 October 2006, 16:28 UTC.
- What rocket launched METOP A?
- METOP A launched on a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat.
- Where did METOP A launch from?
- METOP A launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- What was the outcome of METOP A?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.