PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Unknown satellite(s) for the Russian military.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1b/Volga
AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Kosmos (Unknown Payload)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous 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: 0c69b50a-11d4-4c68-a0f6-4498d6ee713a
Reported date: Apr 16, 2026 at 23:17 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 17, 2026 at 18:18 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.3 hrs)
Apr 17, 2026 at 04:20 UTCApr 16, 2026 23:00 → Apr 16, 2026 23:18 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 17, 2026 at 01:17 UTC
TBD → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(13 days)
Apr 17, 2026 at 01:17 UTCApr 30, 2026 00:00 → Apr 16, 2026 23:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
Volga
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz 2.1b/Volga | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) launch?
The Soyuz 2.1b/Volga | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:17 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 Kosmos (Unknown Payload)?
The Soyuz 2.1b/Volga | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) mission uses the Soyuz 2.1b/Volga rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz 2.1b/Volga has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz 2.1b/Volga | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Kosmos (Unknown Payload) going to?
The Kosmos (Unknown Payload) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Kosmos (Unknown Payload)?
The Soyuz 2.1b/Volga | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz 2.1b/Volga | Kosmos (Unknown Payload) 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
Apr 23, 2026 22:11 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 17, 2026 18:18 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 17, 2026 04:20 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
Apr 16, 2026 23:00 UTC u2192 Apr 16, 2026 23:18 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 17, 2026 01:17 UTC
Launch moved up by 13 days
Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Apr 16, 2026 23:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 17, 2026 01:17 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 11, 2026 06:49 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 11, 2026 06:49 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 16, 2026 at 23:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0c69b50a-11d4-4c68-a0f6-4498d6ee713a
●Open-Meteo Weather15 minutes ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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