
SimSat 1, 2 on the Briz-KM
upper stage [Eurockot]
The SimSat (Simulated Satellite) payloads were dynamic mass models representing Iridium satellites. They were used on the first Rokot-KM launch to test the dynamics of the Iridium launch dispenser and the new Briz-KM upper stage.
| Nation: | Russia |
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| Type / Application: | Vehicle evaluation |
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| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| SimSat 1 (IKA-1, EPN 813IP/003) | 15.05.2000 | Pl LC-133/3 | Rokot-KM | with SimSat 2 | |
| SimSat 2 (IKA-2, EPN 813IP/007) | 15.05.2000 | Pl LC-133/3 | Rokot-KM | with SimSat 1 |