Cosmos 2534
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
06:23:00
Monday May 27, 2019
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Launch Notes
1900th launch of a Soyuz. The rocket was struck by lightning shortly after liftoff, but the vehicle was able to get into orbit without a problem.
Cosmos 2534
Cosmos 2534, also known as Uragan-M or GLONASS-M, are the second generation of Uragan satellite design used as part of the Russian GLONASS radio-based satellite navigation system. GLONASS provides an alternative to GPS and is the second navigational system in operation with global coverage and of comparable precision.
Medium Earth Orbit
1 Payload
1,415 kilograms
Rocket
Manufacturer
RKK EnergiyaPrice
$25.00 million
Rocket
Height: 46.94m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 7,500 kg
GTO: 3,250 kg
Liftoff Thrust
4,550 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.11m
Height: 11.43m
Stages
4
Strap-ons
4
Launch Site
Stats
Soyuz 2.1b
46th
Mission
4th
Mission of 2019
2019
34th
Orbital launch attempt