Mission record

Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2572 (Razdan No. 1?)

Soyuz 2.1b· 43/4 (43R)· Success
Trajectory & orbital insertion
Ascent path is a representation — true ascent telemetry isn’t public.
Provider
Russian Space Forces
Provider type
Government
Orbit
PO
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Launch site
Russia
Date
Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:58:06 GMT
Orbital launch #
#6559 ever

Mission

Note: Payload identity and Cosmos series number uncertain. The Razdan satellite is reportedly a new electro-optical reconnaissance satellite designed as a successor to the Persona (Kvarts) satellites. Reportedly Razdan will feature a significant improvement over the capabilities of its predecessors, including a new high-speed secure radio channel. Razdan features a LOMO-built optical system. The third satellite will be the first to carry a new 2 meter mirror optics that will be built by the Zverev factory in Krasnogorsk.

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