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Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588 launched on Fri, May 23, 2025, 08:36 AM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch SuccessfulRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET May 2025
NET Fri, May 23, 2025, 08:36 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-MVehicle
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/Fregat-M 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/Fregat-M ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Kosmos 2588
Unknown classified payload for the Russian military.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588 launch?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588 is scheduled to lift off Fri, May 23, 2025, 08:36 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588?
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Who is launching Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588?
Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588 is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M.
Where does Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Kosmos 2588 launch from?
It lifts off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.