Merry Christmas, everyone!
The Resurs-P No.5 launch of a Soyuz 2.1b out of Baikonur, Kazakhstan is currently scheduled for 2024-12-25 07:45 UTC, or 2024-12-25 12:45 local time (EST).
Resurs-P is a series of Russian commercial Earth observation satellites capable of acquiring high-resolution imagery (resolution up to 1.0 m). The spacecraft is operated by Roscosmos as a replacement for the Resurs-DK No.1 satellite.
Total Mass: 6,570.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
2000th R-7 rocket series launch, per Roscosmos data.
Webcasts:
- Roscosmos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDDgVQWmyxk
- Space Affairs:
- Spaceflight Now:
- The Space Devs:
Ignition and liftoff.