Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502)

Operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces, the orbital mission Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) delivered its payload into the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-12-25T03:01:13.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 2.1b 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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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