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2023 · Russian Space Forces

Razdan No. 1?

successSoyuz 2.1b | Kosmos 2572 (Razdan No. 1?)

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.

Overview

Date / time
November 25, 2023 at 08:58 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
43/4 (43R)
Mission
Razdan No. 1?
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved
Polar Orbit
Launch vehicle
Soyuz 2.1b →
Launch provider
Russian Space Forces →

Payloads deployed · 1

COSMOS 2572
LEO