RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES
Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload)
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Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Unknown classified satellite(s) for the Russian military.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Angara 1.2AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Kosmos (Unknown Payload)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
35/1LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ab3c1e6c-03fe-48a7-b6ce-30c79569bdfb
Reported date: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(122 days)
Aug 28, 2026 at 21:43 UTCAug 31, 2026 00:00 → Dec 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 10, 2026 at 00:23 UTC
SUCCESS → TBD
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(129.6 days)
Aug 10, 2026 at 00:23 UTCApr 23, 2026 08:29 → Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 23, 2026 at 22:11 UTC
TBD → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(6.6 days)
Apr 23, 2026 at 22:11 UTCApr 30, 2026 00:00 → Apr 23, 2026 08:29 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE — Angara 1.2 →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
1.2
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
7
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Angara 1.2 is the base launcher for the Angara launch family that uses a modular approach to create multiple launch vehicle configurations for various mission requirements. The Angara 1.2 consists of a standard Universal Rocket Module for the core stage and either a modified Block I Upper Stage or a Briz-KM upper stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) launch?
The Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) is scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Kosmos (Unknown Payload)?
The Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) mission uses the Angara 1.2 rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Angara 1.2 has flown 7 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) launching from?
The launch takes place from 35/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Kosmos (Unknown Payload) going to?
The Kosmos (Unknown Payload) mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Kosmos (Unknown Payload)?
The Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Aug 28, 2026 21:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 122 days
Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Dec 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 10, 2026 00:23 UTC
Launch delayed by 129.6 days
Apr 23, 2026 08:29 UTC u2192 Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 10, 2026 00:23 UTC
Status changed: SUCCESS u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 23, 2026 22:11 UTC
Launch moved up by 6.6 days
Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Apr 23, 2026 08:29 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 23, 2026 22:11 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 11, 2026 05:19 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 11, 2026 05:19 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: ab3c1e6c-03fe-48a7-b6ce-30c79569bdfb
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.57
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Mission Profile
Kosmos (Unknown Payload) is a Angara 1.2 mission operated by Russian Space Forces set to lift off from 35/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a government/top secret mission to Unknown.