Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Persona (Kosmos 2506) Soyuz
Rocket Launch Video Stream
About the Persona Mission
| Type | Government/Top Secret |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
A military reconnaissance satellite will be launched on Tuesday by a Soyuz-2.1b although Russian Defence Ministry has not yet officially confirmed the information. Source: http://tass.ru/en/non-political/802905
Launch Pad & Location
43/4 (43R)
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
| Launches | 328 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 328 |
| Total Launches | 1685 |
Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1b Rocket
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.
| Length | 46.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Stages | 2-3 |
| Launch Mass | 312.0 T |
| LEO Capacity | 8,200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 3,250 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 4,900 kg |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 7/26/2008 |
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1b Rocket
About Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
| Total Launches | 22 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 20 |
| Failed | 2 |
| Consecutive Success | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b Persona launch scheduled?
The Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b Persona launch was scheduled for:
.
Where can I watch the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b Persona launch video?
You can watch the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b Persona mission launch from?
The Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b rocket launched from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
What rocket was used for the Persona mission?
The Persona mission launched aboard a Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b Persona launch?
The Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b Persona launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b Persona launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Soyuz 2.1b launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Persona mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Russian Aerospace Defence Forces live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
Last Updated
Last Updated: