Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3

Mission Status

Current date is a placeholder or rough estimation based on unreliable or interpreted sources.

Mission Updates

11 apr, 03:49 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle variant identities uncertain. Launch expected between April 24 - 28 between 11:00-21:00 UTC daily.

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Mission Details

Note: Payload identities uncertain. Batch of 16 Rassvet-3 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Russian Byuro-1440 (Bureau 1440) constellation for broadband high-speed internet access in Russia.

Tipo Missione Communications
Orbita Polar Orbit
Launch Window 00:00 - 00:00

Rocket Configuration

Name Soyuz 2.1b
Manufacturer Progress Rocket Space Center
Height 46.3 m
Diameter 2.95 m
Maiden Flight 2008-07-26
Success Rate 23/23 (100%)

Soyuz-2 is the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage.