Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2565 (Lotos-S1 #7)
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Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
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Russian Space Forces
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.
Kosmos 2565 (Lotos-S1 #7)
Note: Payload identity uncertain. Multiple other military payloads that are not identified may be on board. Lotos-S1 spacecraft is a part of the Liana constellation, designed for orbital electronic intelligence.
Soyuz 2.1b
Height 46.30 Meters
Max Stages 3
Mass To GTO 3250 kg
Liftoff Thrust 0 kN
Diameter 2.95 Meters
Mass To LEO 8200 kg
Liftoff Mass 312 Tonnes
Launch Success 19
Consecutive Success 19
Maiden Flight 2008-07-26
Launch Failures 0
Updates
Cosmic_Penguin
2022-12-01T03:13:44+0000
Launch assumed to be successful based on USSF satellite tracking data.
SwGustav
2022-12-01T01:30:48+0000
Payload is unknown but is described as multiple military satellites. Launch vehicle confirmed to be Soyuz 2.1b, no mention of upper stage (per NK forum as well). No T-0 provided. Awaiting more info.
SwGustav
2022-11-30T21:42:21+0000
Liftoff confirmed
Cosmic_Penguin
2022-11-26T02:53:47+0000
Adding launch per drop zone announcements; payload identity uncertain.
