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Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?)
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?) launched on Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET Sep 2026
NET Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-MVehicle
Russian Space ForcesProvider
43/3 (43L)Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
NavigationMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M to Medium 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 / 14:30
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?)
Note: Satellite serial number and Cosmos designation not confirmed. Glonass-K are the third generation of satellite design for GLONASS satellite navigation system. GLONASS is a Russian space-based navigation system comparable to the similar GPS and Galileo systems. This generation improves on accuracy, power consumption and design life. Each satellite is unpressurized and weighs 935 kg, and has an operational lifetime of 10 years.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?) launch?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?) is scheduled to lift off Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?)?
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Who is launching Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?)?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?) is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M.
Where does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat | Glonass-K1 No. 20 (?) launch from?
It lifts off from 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.