MISSION OVERVIEW
Unidentified classified satellites for the Russian military.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1vAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Kosmos 2581/2582/2583
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 682328d3-ce10-448c-be16-c5f8f851a312
Reported date: Feb 5, 2025 at 03:59 UTC
Last synced: 14 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 | Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 launch?
The Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:59 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 Kosmos 2581/2582/2583?
The Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 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 | Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 going to?
The Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Kosmos 2581/2582/2583?
The Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kosmos 2581/2582/2583 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 25, 2026 00:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:33 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 5, 2025 at 03:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 25, 2026 00:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 682328d3-ce10-448c-be16-c5f8f851a312
●Open-Meteo Weather14 minutes ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
●YouTube Video Search14 minutes ago
1 video discovered
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