2021-056 Success
Soyuz 2.1b | Pion-NKS No. 1 (Kosmos 2550)
Jun 25, 2021, 07:50 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Agency
Russian Space Forces
Site / Pad
GIK-1 / LC43/4
Outcome
Success
Flight
N/A
COSPAR Designator
2021-056
Mission
Pion-NKS No. 1 (Kosmos 2550) (Government/Top Secret)
The Russian Pion-NKS (14F139) satellites are the naval component of the next generation ELINT satellite system Liana. As a replacement for both the passive ELINT US-PM and the active radar US-A, they carry both ELINT sensors as well as an active radar.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b
Provider
Russian Space Forces
Agency launches
117 (2 YTD)
Site launches
1643 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
305 (2 YTD)