MISSION NAME
Dumsat
Status
Success
DATE
20 MAR 2000
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Launch Pad
31/6
Description
Dumsat (Dummy Satellite) consisted of a mass dummy representing the mass properties of two Cluster satellites fixed to the Fregat upper stage.
Soyuz-U-PVB
Rocket Description
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. A version of the Soyuz-U with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the upper stage avionics compartment.