Russian Space Forces is scheduled to launch a Soyuz 2.1b/Volga rocket as part of the Kosmos (Unknown Payload) mission. The launch is scheduled on 04/16/2026 23:18 UTC for the Government/Top Secret mission launching from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. The status of the launch is In-Flight. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Soyuz 2.1b/Volga and experience the excitement for yourself.
Mission: Kosmos (Unknown Payload)
Unknown satellite(s) for the Russian military.
Rocket: Soyuz 2.1b/Volga
Agency: Russian Space Forces
The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces.
