Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1

Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1 rode a Soyuz 2.1a into space from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, deploying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-12-25T14:11:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1a roars off the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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