Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Gonets-M33, Gonets-M34, Gonets-M35 & Skif-D

Gonets-M are an upgraded version of Gonets satellites, derived from military communications system Strela-3. Gonets-M constellation is tasked with monitoring ecological and industrial objects, providing communication and data transmission services, covering also the remote areas like the Far North region. Also onboard is the Skif-D demonstration satellite for the planned Russian Sfera LEO communication satellite constellation.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: October 22, 2022 at 07:57 PM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M
  • Operator: Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
  • Launch site: Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
  • Mission type: Communications