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The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces.
Gonets-M are an upgraded version of Gonets satellites, derived from military communications system Strela-3. Gonets-M constellation is tasked with monitoring ecological and industrial objects, providing communication and data transmission services, covering also the remote areas like the Far North region.
Height 46.30 Meters
Max Stages 4
Mass To GTO 3250 kg
Liftoff Thrust 4150 kN
Diameter 10.30 Meters
Mass To LEO 8200 kg
Liftoff Mass 313 Tonnes
Launch Success 28
Consecutive Success 28
Maiden Flight 2008-07-26
Launch Failures 0
Cosmic_Penguin
2020-12-03T03:34:05+0000
Rogozin confirms good satellites separation, deployment of solar panels and other structures.
Cosmic_Penguin
2020-12-03T01:22:53+0000
Launched per source at NK forums.
Cosmic_Penguin
2020-12-02T14:28:49+0000
Updated T-0 per source at NK forums.
Cosmic_Penguin
2020-12-02T01:55:11+0000
NOTAMs published.
Cosmic_Penguin
2020-11-23T09:18:41+0000
Launch will be delayed for about 10 days for replacement of rocket parts.
Cosmic_Penguin
2020-11-22T17:30:29+0000
Launch delayed due to rocket issues - will launch after Angara A5.
spacevogel
2020-11-17T20:30:16+0000
Updated launch time per insider source
2020-12-03T22:20:50+0000
Spaceflight Now
2020-12-02T20:43:42+0000
NASASpaceflight