Name: MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others — Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M
Start: 2027-12-31T00:00:00Z
End: 2027-12-31T00:00:00Z
Location: Cosmodrome Site 1S

Question 1

What rocket is launching MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others?

Accepted Answer

MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others is launching on the Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M.

Question 2

Who is launching MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others?

Accepted Answer

MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others is being launched by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS), a government launch provider founded in 1992.

Question 3

Where is MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others launching from?

Accepted Answer

MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others is launching from Cosmodrome Site 1S at Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation.

Question 4

What orbit is MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others heading to?

Accepted Answer

MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M flown?

Accepted Answer

The Soyuz 2.1a Fregat-M has launched 20 times to date, with 19 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others mission?

Accepted Answer

Share-ride of multiple satellites, including dual-use optical Earth observation satellites and drone-guiding satellites:

* MKA Kinosputnik
* KOEN, KA MT-LAB
* NPO Kaisant 6U cubesat with a Germes modem
* NPO Kaisant 16U cubesat with Gonets modems

MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others

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Cosmodrome Site 1S

Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation

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