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Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02 launched on Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 01:18 PM UTC — a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Lifted offNET Dec 2025
NET Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 01:18 PM UTC
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The flight at a glance
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-MVehicle
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)Provider
Cosmodrome Site 1SPad
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian FederationLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz 2.1b/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 2.1b/Fregat-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
AIST-2T 01 & 02
A pair of Russian optical Earth observation satellites built by the Progress Rocket Space Centre for obtaining stereo images of the Earth's surface, with maximum resolution of 1.2 m in panchromatic mode and a swath width of 32 km. 50 small satellites will also be launched as ride-share payloads, including 3 from Iran.
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02 launch?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02 is scheduled to lift off Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 01:18 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02 is an Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) mission flying on a Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M.
Where does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02 launch from?
It lifts off from Cosmodrome Site 1S, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation.