As you are no doubt aware, the Soyuz MS-13 will be the last flight involving the Soyuz-FG, judging from the Russian Launch Manifest (http://www.sworld.com.au/steven/space/russia-man.txt). Literally, the Soyuz-FG's analog control system has limited its capabilities, which is why Roscosmos has opted to phase out the Soyuz-FG early next year, and the Soyuz-2's digital flight control system allows it to be launched from a fixed launch platform.
Quote from: VDD1991 on 10/01/2018 03:28 amAs you are no doubt aware, the Soyuz MS-13 will be the last flight involving the Soyuz-FG, judging from the Russian Launch Manifest (http://www.sworld.com.au/steven/space/russia-man.txt). Literally, the Soyuz-FG's analog control system has limited its capabilities, which is why Roscosmos has opted to phase out the Soyuz-FG early next year, and the Soyuz-2's digital flight control system allows it to be launched from a fixed launch platform. Launches for crew still require rotation to the launch azimuth unless they replace the existing launch escape system. Soyuz-FG contains Ukrainian Avionics and is the real reason it is slated for retirement.
Quote from: russianhalo117 on 10/01/2018 01:09 pmQuote from: VDD1991 on 10/01/2018 03:28 amAs you are no doubt aware, the Soyuz MS-13 will be the last flight involving the Soyuz-FG, judging from the Russian Launch Manifest (http://www.sworld.com.au/steven/space/russia-man.txt). Literally, the Soyuz-FG's analog control system has limited its capabilities, which is why Roscosmos has opted to phase out the Soyuz-FG early next year, and the Soyuz-2's digital flight control system allows it to be launched from a fixed launch platform. Launches for crew still require rotation to the launch azimuth unless they replace the existing launch escape system. Soyuz-FG contains Ukrainian Avionics and is the real reason it is slated for retirement.Following up on this:So, the launch platform table will still be rotated to the ISS launch azimuth for all ISS flights, after LV upgrade to Soyuz-2-1a?And there are no plans to replace the current LES?Why is the LP table rotation to proper azimuth still required with the current LES? Is it because of the way the LES is built or programmed, to ensure the Soyuz Descent Module lands in a safe launch abort zone on-site at Baikonur?
Therefore, i do not understand the orientation of the launch pad in Vostochny. In the middle of the woods.The rocket-azimuth points to the south or south-south-east. The Soyuz will never start to the south. Why was the pad not aligned to the east, if the Soyuz should eventually start there manned in the future?(And the Meteor-M would also still alive.)
Manned launches via the Soyuz pad Site-1S is not planned.
Quote from: russianhalo117 on 10/01/2018 03:18 pmManned launches via the Soyuz pad Site-1S is not planned.Even if they would, Soyuz-2 can do a roll so pad orientation doesn't matter.
"Soyuz MS-12 is to be launched on March 1 and is to land on October 3 with the mission duration of 216 days. Soyuz MS-13 is launched on July 6 and lands on February 6, 2020, with the mission duration of 215 days," the source said.
https://ria.ru/20190328/1552174574.htmlGoogle translate:Quote"The American side appealed to the Russian with a request to postpone the launch of the Union MS-13 for two weeks - from 6 to 20 July, as well as to extend its flight for two months - from December 2019 until February 2020," the source said.
"The American side appealed to the Russian with a request to postpone the launch of the Union MS-13 for two weeks - from 6 to 20 July, as well as to extend its flight for two months - from December 2019 until February 2020," the source said.
