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Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2565 (Lotos-S1 #7)

Russian Space Forces · Soyuz 2.1b · 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

Russian Space Forces's 132nd launch · 13th this year · humanity's 6,350th orbital launch attempt

T− --:--:--November 30, 2022 · 21:10 UTCAdd to calendar
Success

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Nov 30, 21:00 – Nov 30, 23:00 UTC

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Kosmos 2565 (Lotos-S1 #7)

Note: Payload identity uncertain. Multiple other military payloads that are not identified may be on board. Lotos-S1 spacecraft is a part of the Liana constellation, designed for orbital electronic intelligence.

Government/Top Secret · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

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Updates

  • Launch assumed to be successful based on USSF satellite tracking data.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 12/1/2022 · source

  • Payload is unknown but is described as multiple military satellites. Launch vehicle confirmed to be Soyuz 2.1b, no mention of upper stage (per NK forum as well). No T-0 provided. Awaiting more info.

    SwGustav · 12/1/2022 · source

  • Liftoff confirmed

    SwGustav · 11/30/2022 · source

  • Adding launch per drop zone announcements; payload identity uncertain.

    Cosmic_Penguin · 11/26/2022 · source

Pad — 43/4 (43R)

Local pad time: Dec 1, 12:10 AM GMT+3

329 launches from this pad · 1,686 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

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