Russian Space Troops Launch Soyuz-2.1b Carrier Rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
SPACE ECONOMY
On February 5, 2026, at 21:59, the Russian State Test Cosmodrome launched a Soyuz-2.1b medium-class carrier rocket for the Ministry of Defence. The launch was monitored by the Titov Main Test and Space Systems Control Centre.
The spacecraft reached the target orbit at the estimated time, with ground control from the Russian Aerospace Forces. Stable telemetry communication was established with the spacecraft, and all on-board systems are functioning normally.
Feb 7, 2026, 11:08 PM
