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VNIIEM EMKA (Kosmos-2525)
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Russian Space Forces

VNIIEM EMKA (Kosmos-2525)

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Soyuz 2.1v
T-minus to liftoff

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Mar 29, 17:38:42 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleSoyuz 2.1v
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
Pad43/4 (43R)
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Mission

The payload for the Soyuz-2-1v launch is a small reconnaissance satellite developed by VNIIEM and known by the acronym EMKA ("Experimental Small Space Apparatus"). Launch was originally scheduled for October and then slipped to November, December and eventually January due to technical problems with the payload.

Quick facts

VehicleSoyuz 2.1v
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
Pad43/4 (43R)
SitePlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
WindowMar 29, 17:38:42 UTC→Mar 29, 17:38:42 UTC

Vehicle

FamilySoyuz
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
43/4 (43R)
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
62.929, 40.457