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Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9)
Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9) launched on Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 06:03 PM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET Dec 2024
NET Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 06:03 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz 2.1bVehicle
Russian Space ForcesProvider
43/4 (43R)Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz 2.1b to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz 2.1b ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9)
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9) launch?
Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 06:03 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9)?
Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9) is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Soyuz 2.1b.
Where does Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2580 (Lotos-S1 #9) launch from?
It lifts off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.