RUSSIAN AEROSPACE DEFENCE FORCES

Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486)

SUCCESSJun 7, 2013 at 18:37 UTCSoyuz 2.1b →
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1b
AGENCY
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e3848883-9205-4bc9-86c1-b6e2d14593a8
Reported date: Jun 7, 2013 at 18:37 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
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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.

When is the Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486) launch?
The Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486) is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2013 at 6:37 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 Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486)?
The Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486) 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 | Persona (Kosmos-2486) launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
Who is launching Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486)?
The Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486) is operated by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz 2.1b | Persona (Kosmos-2486) 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 7, 2013 at 18:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 hours ago
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Launch ID: e3848883-9205-4bc9-86c1-b6e2d14593a8
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