Russian Military Confirms Classified Satellite Launch From Plesetsk
The Ministry of Defence said telemetry is stable, but it has not disclosed the satellite’s name, technical details or mission.
- On August 24, Russia launched a military satellite aboard The Soyuz-2 rocket from the Plesetsk spaceport in the Arkhangelsk region. The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed successful deployment with stable telemetry links.
- Experts believe the satellite aims to assist Russia's war on Ukraine by increasing coverage over the country. The Russian Ministry has not disclosed the spacecraft's technical specifications, orbital parameters, or specific purpose.
- Reports emerged of a UAV attack in the Plesetsk area on August 23, the day before launch. Eyewitnesses spotted a plume of smoke near the spaceport, though there is no public confirmation of damage.
- According to Ars Technica, Russia's space activity has increased significantly this year, marking the busiest period for Plesetsk since at least 2022. The nation is deploying the Rassvet low-Earth orbit satellite system, expanding to 900 satellites.
- Once the spacecraft reached its intended orbit, control was handed over to ground-based assets of the Space Forces of the Russian Federation's Aerospace Forces. Its potential role in reconnaissance, communications, or surveillance remains unknown.
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