PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1vAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesLAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 20f460a4-3dc7-4c53-9230-a7a6f8914eb3
Reported date: Dec 5, 2015 at 14:08 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz 2.1v →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
Volga
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
88.9%
The Soyuz-2.1v is a Russian expendable carrier rocket. It was derived from the Soyuz-2.1b, and is a member of the R-7 family of rockets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512) launch?
The Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512) is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 2:08 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512)?
The Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512) mission uses the Soyuz 2.1v rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz 2.1v has flown 9 times with a 88.9% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512) launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
Who is launching Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512)?
The Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512) is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512) 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 5, 2015 at 14:08 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 20f460a4-3dc7-4c53-9230-a7a6f8914eb3
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512) was a Soyuz 2.1v Volga mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 5, 2015. The launch ended in failure.