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Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552)
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552) launched on Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 01:09 AM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET Nov 2021
NET Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 01:09 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz 2.1b/FregatVehicle
Russian Space ForcesProvider
43/4 (43R)Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Elliptical OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat to Elliptical 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/Fregat ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Kosmos 2552 (EKS 5/Tundra 5)
The Tundra or EKS (meaning Unified Space System) series of satellites is the next generation of Russian early warning satellites.
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552) launch?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552) is scheduled to lift off Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 01:09 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552)?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552) is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat.
Where does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | EKS 5 (Tundra 5) (Kosmos 2552) launch from?
It lifts off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.