Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Gonets-M33, Gonets-M34, Gonets-M35 & Skif-D
Oct 22, 2022, 07:57 PM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Agency
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Site / Pad
VOST / PU1S
Outcome
Success
Flight
Kh15000-011/ 142-503
COSPAR Designator
2022-139
Mission
Gonets-M33, Gonets-M34, Gonets-M35 & Skif-D (Communications)
Gonets-M are an upgraded version of Gonets satellites, derived from military communications system Strela-3. Gonets-M constellation is tasked with monitoring ecological and industrial objects, providing communication and data transmission services, covering also the remote areas like the Far North region. Also onboard is the Skif-D demonstration satellite for the planned Russian Sfera LEO communication satellite constellation.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
Provider
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Agency launches
307 (7 YTD)
Site launches
12 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
12 (1 YTD)