OREANDA-NEWS. September 3, 2008. Integration of the Rockot upper composite was completed at Plesetsk, in line with the prelaunch operation schedule for ESA`s GOCE mission. The upper composite consists of the spacecraft, adapter, upper stage and fairing.

Transportation of the upper composite to the launch pad and integration with the Rockot are planned to be performed on Sept. 3.

The Rockot is scheduled to loft GOCE satellites on Sept. 10.