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Russia launches military satellite from Plesetsk

Russia successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying satellites for its Ministry of Defense from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

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Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia
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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 14:14 UTC
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Russia has conducted a successful space launch for its military. The Soyuz-2.1b rocket lifted off from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, carrying satellites intended for the Russian Ministry of Defense. The launch demonstrates Russia's continued investment in military space capabilities despite ongoing conflicts and sanctions. This mission follows a pattern of regular military satellite deployments from Russia's northern launch facility.
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New video footage of the launch has been released, showing the Soyuz-2.1b rocket's ascent from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

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