Plesetsk Cosmodrome
Coverage of Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Nexus archive.
- Four Russian satellites are now within striking distance of an ICEYE radarsat
Four Russian military satellites recently adjusted their orbits to align with a Finnish-American radar surveillance satellite, ICEYE, raising concerns about Russia's intentions. The satellites, launched on April 16 via a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, altered their orbital inclinations by less than a degree over the past week.
- 'Whatever Russia is testing, it's sophisticated': 2 Russian satellites get within 10 feet of each other in orbit
Two Russian satellites, COSMOS 2560 and a trio including COSMOS 2581, 2582, and 2583, have demonstrated sophisticated orbital operations, with two satellites getting within 10 feet of each other in orbit. The COSMOS series was launched using an Angara rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
- Russia cloaks launch schedule after spaceport falls in Ukraine's sights
Russia's Plesetsk Cosmodrome has faced multiple drone attack attempts in recent months, coinciding with increased satellite deployment efforts. The spaceport, a key military base, is being used to launch a satellite constellation similar to SpaceX's Starlink, which supports Ukraine's military communications.