Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | Neitron (Kosmos 2553)
Russian Space Forces · Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M · 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Russian Space Forces's 120th launch · 1st this year · humanity's 6,193rd orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Feb 5, 07:00 – Feb 5, 07:00 UTC
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Neitron (Kosmos 2553)
Payload suspected to be a new type of Russian military intelligence satellite called Neitron.
Government/Top Secret · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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Successful launch
Nosu · 2/5/2022 · source
Launch in flight per article
scottm3 · 2/5/2022 · source
Liftoff confirmed.
Cosmic_Penguin · 2/5/2022 · source
Delayed to Feb 5 with the same T-0.
spacevogel · 2/2/2022 · source
Set GO per marine space closure notices.
Cosmic_Penguin · 2/1/2022 · source
Added launch per various reports. Payload identity not confirmed.
Cosmic_Penguin · 1/26/2022 · source
