Soyuz 2.1b/Volga | Kosmos (Unknown Payload)
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
April 16, 2026, 9 p.m. - April 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
April 16, 2026, 9 p.m. - April 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
Unknown satellite(s) for the Russian military.
Added launch per NOTAMs; Payload and launch vehicle variant identities uncertain.
Launch expected between April 13/14 - 29/30 between 21:00-16:00 UTC daily.
Liftoff.
Note: Launch time is approximated.
Payload identities and usage of upper stage is uncertain.
Tweaked estimated launch time based on orbital tracking data.
Launch success.
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