Name: RapidEye 1 to 5 — Dnepr 1
Start: 2008-08-29T07:15:58Z
End: 2008-08-29T07:15:58Z
Location: 109/95

Question 1

What rocket is launching RapidEye 1 to 5?

Accepted Answer

RapidEye 1 to 5 is launching on the Dnepr 1.

Question 2

Who is launching RapidEye 1 to 5?

Accepted Answer

RapidEye 1 to 5 is being launched by ISC Kosmotras, a commercial launch provider.

Question 3

Where is RapidEye 1 to 5 launching from?

Accepted Answer

RapidEye 1 to 5 is launching from 109/95 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.

Question 4

What orbit is RapidEye 1 to 5 heading to?

Accepted Answer

RapidEye 1 to 5 is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Dnepr 1 reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Dnepr 1 is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Dnepr 1 flown?

Accepted Answer

The Dnepr 1 has launched 22 times to date, with 21 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the RapidEye 1 to 5 mission?

Accepted Answer

German Earth observation satellites

Question 8

Where is the Baikonur Cosmodrome?

Accepted Answer

Baikonur Cosmodrome is in Kazakhstan and is the world's first and largest operational spaceport, founded in 1955. Russia's Roscosmos operates it on territory leased from Kazakhstan under an agreement running to 2050.

Question 9

What launches from Baikonur?

Accepted Answer

Baikonur remains a major hub for Russian crewed and uncrewed missions, with Soyuz rockets flying from active pads such as Site 31/6. The historic 'Gagarin's Start' (Site 1/5) has been retired from regular service.

Question 10

Why is Baikonur historically important?

Accepted Answer

Baikonur launched both the first satellite, Sputnik 1 in 1957, and the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin aboard Vostok 1 in 1961 — the two events that opened the Space Age.

Question 11

Can you visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome?

Accepted Answer

Baikonur is a restricted military and space facility in a remote part of Kazakhstan, with no casual public viewing. Visits are possible only through pre-arranged official or specialist tours with advance permits, usually timed around a launch.

RapidEye 1 to 5

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

109/95

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

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