PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1bAGENCY
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 808bb3d2-2142-4916-9326-7b488ce9e0cd
Reported date: Dec 25, 2014 at 03:01 UTC
Last synced: 13 hours 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.
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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) launch?
The Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) is scheduled for Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 3:01 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 Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502)?
The Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) 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 | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
Who is launching Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502)?
The Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) is operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) 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: Dec 25, 2014 at 03:01 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
Dec 11, 2019 10:23 UTC
Soyuz 2-1b launches latest GLONASS satellite u2013 returns Plesetsk pad to serviceNASASpaceflight
May 27, 2019 11:23 UTC
Soyuz 2-1b launches latest GLONASS-M satellite u2013 despite being hit by lightningNASASpaceflight
Feb 21, 2019 18:50 UTC
Soyuz 2-1b launches EgyptSat-A u2013 suffers apparent issues u2013 but deemed successfulNASASpaceflight
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 hours ago
●Launch Library 213 hours ago
Launch ID: 808bb3d2-2142-4916-9326-7b488ce9e0cd
●Spaceflight News API15 hours ago
6 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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Mission Profile
Soyuz 2-1B | Lotos-S (Kosmos 2502) was a Soyuz 2.1b mission operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 25, 2014. The launch was a success.