RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES
Angara 1.2 | Kosmos (Unknown Payload)
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Apr 23, 2026 at 08:29 UTC
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PAD35/1
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Unknown 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
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
35/1LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 41139aa5-3f45-440a-8131-9cb391ddc995
Reported date: Apr 23, 2026 at 08:29 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
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
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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, April 23, 2026 at 8:29 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
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 Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
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
Apr 30, 2026 04:28 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated 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: Apr 23, 2026 at 08:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 41139aa5-3f45-440a-8131-9cb391ddc995
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.57
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Mission Profile
Kosmos (Unknown Payload) was a Angara 1.2 mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 35/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 23, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.