Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2565 (Lotos-S1 #7)
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Nov. 30, 2022, 9 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 11 p.m.
Nov. 30, 2022, 9 p.m. - Nov. 30, 2022, 11 p.m.
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.
Launch assumed to be successful based on USSF satellite tracking data.
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.
Liftoff confirmed
Adding launch per drop zone announcements; payload identity uncertain.
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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