Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | AIST-2T 01 & 02

A pair of Russian optical Earth observation satellites built by the Progress Rocket Space Centre for obtaining stereo images of the Earth's surface, with maximum resolution of 1.2 m in panchromatic mode and a swath width of 32 km. 50 small satellites will also be launched as ride-share payloads, including 3 from Iran.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: December 28, 2025 at 01:18 PM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M
  • Operator: Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
  • Launch site: Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
  • Mission type: Earth Science