Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3
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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.
Updated estimated T-0 per orbit analysis.
Updated approximate launch time per orbit analysis and launch pad per https://russianspaceweb.com/buro1440-2026-0719.html.
Launch success (note: Launch time unconfirmed, pending orbit analysis.)
NET July 11-16 per marine navigation warnings, TBC.
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle variant identities uncertain.
Launch expected between April 24 - 28 between 11:00-21:00 UTC daily.
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.
Progress Rocket Space Centre, formerly known as TsSKB-Progress, is a space science and aerospace research company which is known for manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites. Most notably, Progress Rocket Space Centre is the manufacturer of Soyuz launch vehicles.
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