Soyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2572 (Razdan No. 1?)
Russian Space Forces launched a Soyuz 2.1b rocket from 43/4 (43R) carrying Razdan No. 1? to Polar Orbit on 25 Nov 2023, 20:58 UTC. Outcome: Launch Successful.
SuccessLaunch Successful
About the mission
Note: Payload identity and Cosmos series number uncertain. The Razdan satellite is reportedly a new electro-optical reconnaissance satellite designed as a successor to the Persona (Kvarts) satellites. Reportedly Razdan will feature a significant improvement over the capabilities of its predecessors, including a new high-speed secure radio channel. Razdan features a LOMO-built optical system. The third satellite will be the first to carry a new 2 meter mirror optics that will be built by the Zverev factory in Krasnogorsk.