MISSION OVERVIEW
Gonets-M are an upgraded version of Gonets satellites, derived from military communications system Strela-3. Gonets-M constellation is tasked with monitoring ecological and industrial objects, providing communication and data transmission services, covering also the remote areas like the Far North region.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Rokot/Briz-KMAGENCY
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
MISSION
Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f25d6bf3-4b3b-4045-8829-fb7c752bf0b0
Reported date: Mar 31, 2015 at 13:47 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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 | Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 launch?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:47 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 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 | Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 going to?
The Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 is operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Can I watch the Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 31, 2015 at 13:47 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: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: f25d6bf3-4b3b-4045-8829-fb7c752bf0b0
●Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
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Mission Profile
Gonets M-21, Gonets M-22, Gonets M-23, Kosmos 2504 was a Rokot/Briz-KM mission operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on March 31, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.