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Russian Space ForcesLaunch SuccessfulGovernment/Top SecretSoyuz 2.1b · Lotos-S1 #8
Launched 2023-10-27 06:04:43 UTC43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
174th
orbital launch attempt in 2023
Russian Space Forces
4th
launch this year
43/3 (43L)
3rd
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
80 d 16 h
since the pad's previous launch
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.
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.
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Launch success.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Liftoff confirmed; launch time not given.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch per local reports and NOTAMs; Payload type and launch vehicle sub-variant not confirmed.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
46.3m
Diameter
3m
To low Earth orbit
8,200kg
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