Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kosmos 2558
43/4 (43R)
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 2558
Per reports this may be a military inspector satellite, capable of monitoring other satellites in orbit. Its payload also allows for Earth observation activities.
Soyuz 2-1v Volga
Height 44.00 Meters
Max Stages 2
Mass To GTO 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust 0 kN
Diameter 3.00 Meters
Mass To LEO 2850 kg
Liftoff Mass 158 Tonnes
Launch Success 7
Consecutive Success 6
Maiden Flight 2013-12-28
Launch Failures 1
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