Soyuz 2.1v | Kosmos 2574

Soyuz 2.1v | Kosmos 2574 lifted off aboard a Soyuz from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Space Forces
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Soyuz
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Soyuz 2.1v | Kosmos 2574 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-12-27T07:03:44.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz 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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