Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) Launches 2011

All rocket launches to Sun-Synchronous Orbit in 2011. Browse the complete 2011 SSO manifest with live countdowns, mission details and outcomes.

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MissionVehicleSiteNETStatus

Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470)

Russian Space Forces

Rokot/Briz-KMPlesetsk CosmodromeFeb 1, 2011

FAILURE

Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470)

Russian Space Forces

Feb 1, 2011

FAILURE

IGS Optical 4

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

H-IIATanegashima Space CenterSep 23, 2011

SUCCESS

IGS Optical 4

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Sep 23, 2011

SUCCESS

Yaogan 12 & Tianxun-1

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 4BTaiyuan Satellite Launch CenterNov 9, 2011

SUCCESS

Yaogan 12 & Tianxun-1

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Nov 9, 2011

SUCCESS

IGS Radar 3

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

H-IIATanegashima Space CenterDec 12, 2011

SUCCESS

IGS Radar 3

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Dec 12, 2011

SUCCESS

Pléiades-HR 1A, FASat-Charlie (SSOT), 4 x ELISA

Arianespace

Soyuz STAGuiana Space CentreDec 17, 2011

SUCCESS

Pléiades-HR 1A, FASat-Charlie (SSOT), 4 x ELISA

Arianespace

Dec 17, 2011

SUCCESS