Launch Overview
Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1V
Agency
Russian Space Forces
Site / Pad
GIK-1 / LC43/4
Outcome
Success
Flight
780-21 -121/004
COSPAR Designator
2019-079
Mission
Kosmos 2542 (Government/Top Secret)
This is a military inspector satellite, capable of monitoring other satellites in orbit. Its payload also allows for Earth observation activities.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1v Volga
Provider
Russian Space Forces
Agency launches
107 (6 YTD)
Site launches
1632 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
299 (5 YTD)