MISSION NAME
Kosmos 2558 2558
Status
Success
DATE
1 AUG 2022
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Russian Space Forces
Launch Pad
43/4 (43R)
Description
Per reports this may be a military inspector satellite, capable of monitoring other satellites in orbit. Its payload also allows for Earth observation activities.
Soyuz 2-1v Volga
Rocket Description
The Soyuz-2-1v is a Russian expendable carrier rocket. It was derived from the Soyuz-2.1b, and is a member of the R-7 family of rockets.