MISSION OVERVIEW
Note: Payload identities uncertain.
Batch of 16 Rassvet-3 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Russian Byuro-1440 (Bureau 1440) constellation for broadband high-speed internet access in Russia.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1bMISSION
16 x Rassvet-3
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1477dff4-27be-4fad-9120-a18f4eacbd57
Reported date: Mar 23, 2026 at 17:24 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz 2.1b →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
FLIGHTS
23
SUCCESSES
23
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Soyuz-2 is the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3 launch?
The Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3 is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:24 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 16 x Rassvet-3?
The Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3 mission uses the Soyuz 2.1b rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz 2.1b has flown 23 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is 16 x Rassvet-3 going to?
The 16 x Rassvet-3 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching 16 x Rassvet-3?
The Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz 2.1b | 16 x Rassvet-3 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 28, 2026 18:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 23, 2026 at 17:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 1477dff4-27be-4fad-9120-a18f4eacbd57
●Open-Meteo Weather11 minutes ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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