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Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M is set to launch Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation.
To Be DeterminedRussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-MVehicle
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)Provider
Cosmodrome Site 1SPad
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian FederationLocation
TechnologyMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others
Share-ride of multiple satellites, including dual-use optical Earth observation satellites and drone-guiding satellites: * MKA Kinosputnik * KOEN, KA MT-LAB * NPO Kaisant 6U cubesat with a Germes modem * NPO Kaisant 16U cubesat with Gonets modems
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others launch?
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others?
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Who is launching Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others?
Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others is an Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) mission flying on a Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M.
Where does Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others launch from?
It lifts off from Cosmodrome Site 1S, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation.