RUSSIAN AEROSPACE DEFENCE FORCES
Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491
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Dec 25, 2013 at 00:31 UTC
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PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Rokot/Briz-KMAGENCY
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 50ee966a-3ade-4af0-aaa5-53d09c3d2f6d
Reported date: Dec 25, 2013 at 00:31 UTC
Last synced: 36 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Rokot/Briz-KM →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
VARIANT
Briz-KM
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 launch?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at 12:31 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 Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 mission uses the Rokot/Briz-KM rocket, manufactured by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. The Rokot/Briz-KM has flown 31 times with a 90.3% success rate.
Where is the Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
Who is launching Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 is operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Can I watch the Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 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
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 25, 2013 at 00:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 36 seconds ago
●Launch Library 236 seconds ago
Launch ID: 50ee966a-3ade-4af0-aaa5-53d09c3d2f6d
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
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Mission Profile
Rokot / Briz-KM | 3 x Strela-3M (Kosmos-2488, Kosmos-2489, Kosmos-2490) & Kosmos-2491 was a Rokot/Briz-KM mission operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 25, 2013. The launch was a success.