RUSSIAN AEROSPACE DEFENCE FORCES

Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20

SUCCESSJul 3, 2014 at 12:43 UTCRokot/Briz-KM →
PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications

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.

AGENCY
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
MISSION
Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9959fa5d-515a-4430-bd94-1ae7684c184a
Reported date: Jul 3, 2014 at 12:43 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
VARIANT
Briz-KM
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
When is the Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 launch?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 12:43 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-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 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-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 going to?
The Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 is operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Can I watch the Rokot / Briz-KM | Gonets-M18, Gonets-M19, Gonets-M20 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 3, 2014 at 12:43 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
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 9959fa5d-515a-4430-bd94-1ae7684c184a
Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85