Plesetsk Cosmodrome

1-й Государственный испытательный космодром

Russian spaceport

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Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia

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An upcoming launch from Plesetsk is expected between April 1 and 15 to an orbit with 63-degree inclination toward the Equator.

PlanValue 4.0Mar 27, 2026This one has been tentatively identified as possibly launching the final of the Meridian Molniya-orbit dual-use communication satellites, Meridian 11/s/n 21L, though other payload options do exist:

During the planned Soyuz-2 launch from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, separating parts of the launch vehicle may fall in the Udorsky Municipal District, the Knyazhpogostsky Municipal District, and the Kortkerossky Municipal District.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Mar 27, 2026Another Soyuz-2 launch is planned from Plesetsk between April 1 and 15 (not Bureau 1440)

Russia launched the first batch of 16 Rassvet satellites from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

PlanGeneralValue 4.5Mar 24, 2026Yesterday, Russia launched the first batch of 16 Rassvet satellites from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome This marks the beginning of the deployment of their satellite internet constellation, a OneWeb/Starlink analogue, developed by Bureau 1440.

A NOTAM covers a Soyuz-2.1a/b launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

PlanGeneralValue 2.5Mar 18, 2026A probable first launch of any contemporary Russian LEO comsats in substantial quantity (last reported as batch of 16) might happen NET March 19 11:00-21:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome:

A Soyuz-2.1b launch from Plesetsk cosmodrome deployed nine payloads.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Feb 7, 20269 payloads from this launch

The Russian Ministry of Defense conducted a successful launch of a Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on February 6, 2026 at 21:59 Moscow Time (18:59 UTC).

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Feb 6, 2026Video of yesterday's Soyuz-2.1b launch from Plesetsk cosmodrome

The Soyuz-2.1b launched from Plesetsk was carrying spacecraft for the Russian Ministry of Defense.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Feb 6, 2026Video of yesterday's Soyuz-2.1b launch from Plesetsk cosmodrome

The Soyuz-2.1b launch on February 5 lifted off from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk Region.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Feb 5, 2026Ministry of Defense reports a successful launch of Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle from the Plesetsk cosmodrome today at 21:59 Moscow Time (18:59 UTC), carrying spacecrafts in interests of the Ministry of Defense.

Stage I debris impact was approximately 1,570 kilometers downrange from Plesetsk.

GeneralValue 2.0Feb 5, 2026Liftoff was at 18:59 UTC Soyuz 2.1b for the lower stages.

NOTAMs published for Plesetsk showed daily launch windows for a Soyuz-2.1a/2.1b rocket from February 2 to February 12 between 15:00 UTC and 22:00 UTC.

The launch departed from Plesetsk Site 43.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Feb 5, 2026Liftoff was at 18:59 UTC Soyuz 2.1b for the lower stages.

A Soyuz 2.1b rocket launched a classified payload from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Feb 5, 2026Liftoff was at 18:59 UTC Soyuz 2.1b for the lower stages.

A Soyuz-2.1a/b rocket is scheduled to launch from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

PlanValue 4.0Jan 28, 2026NOTAMs for an upcoming launch of a Soyuz-2.1a/b rocket from the Plesetsk cosmodrome. Daily launch windows from February 2nd to February 12th between 15:00 UTC and 22:00 UTC. There is a reentry area for the 3rd stage, which means that a Fregat upper stage will be used.

Site 43/4 at Plesetsk has a 37:53 record in July 1977, but it is considered a one-off with all others over 2 days.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.3Jan 14, 2026* Site 1/5 (the famous "Gagarin's Start" at Baikonur still holds a 23:32 record between launching the 3rd & 4th Soviet HSF missions, Vostok-3 & 4 * Site 43/4 at Plesetsk has a 37:53 case in July 1977, but AFAICS it's a one-off w/ all others at over 2 days

The Soyuz-2.1a rocket launched from Plesetsk cosmodrome carrying the 'Obzor-R' radar satellite.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 25, 2025Video of yesterday's Soyuz-2.1a launch from Plesetsk cosmodrome, carrying «Obzor-R» radar satellite. This is the 150th successful launch of a Russian rocket since the last launch failure in 2018.

The Ministry of Defense successfully launched Soyuz-2.1a from Plesetsk cosmodrome today at 17:11 Moscow Time.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 25, 2025Ministry of Defense reports a successful launch of Soyuz-2.1a from Plesetsk cosmodrome today at 17:11 Moscow Time (14:11 UTC). The payload is «Obzor-R», military radar earth observation satellite.

The July 27, 1988 Soyuz launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome experienced a visually unusual failure.

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A Soyuz launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome occurred on July 27, 1988.

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New launch windows for Soyuz-2.1a/b will occur from Plesetsk on December 23 from 14:00 to 15:00 UTC.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 15, 2025New launch windows for Soyuz-2.1a/b launch from Plesetsk: December 23, from 14:00 to 15:00 UTC. Backup windows daily until December 28 at the same time.

There were four Soyuz launch platforms at the Plesetsk launch center, including one existing unused structure.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.0Dec 4, 2025La capacidad de Rusia de lanzar cohetes desde Baikonur, en entredicho

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