Zenit 3SL (SL-29)

Last modification: June 17, 2006

Zenit 3SL

Launch date

Launch window:
Status:

June 18, 2006 – 07:50 to 09:50 UTC
Firm.

Launch site

Location:
Launch complex:

Pacific Ocean
Odyssey Launch Platform

Launch vehicle

Version:
Upper stage:
Payload fairing:
Launch vehicle prime:
Launch provider:
Flight number:

Zenit 3SL
[DM-SL]
Standard
NPO Yuzhnoe, RKK Energiya
Sea Launch
SL-29

Performance

Targeted orbit:
Overall lift-off mass:
Total payload mass:

GTO
472,000 kg (est.)
5,000 kg (est.)

Milestones

Launch contract reannounced as new in July 2005.
Delayed from June 5 and 12.
Delayed from June 14 due to payload issues.
Delayed from June 17.