Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Russia Launches Classified Military Satellites
Russia sent some secret military satellites into space using a special rocket called Angara-1.2.
The launch happened at a place called Plesetsk Cosmodrome, which is very far north.
The satellites are a secret, so we don't know what they do or how many there are.
The Russian military said the launch was successful and that it was done to help with defence.
This rocket is new and is meant to replace older ones from the Soviet era.
Russia launched undisclosed military satellites aboard an Angara-1.2 light launch vehicle.
The launch took place at 4:42 pm Moscow time (7:12 pm IST) from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
The mission was carried out by a combat crew of the Aerospace Forces.
The purpose of the launch was in the interests of the defence ministry.
The Angara family of rockets is Russia's latest generation of modular launch vehicles.
- Who
- Russia's Aerospace Forces
- What
- Launched undisclosed military satellites
- When
- Tuesday at 4:42 pm Moscow time (7:12 pm IST)
- Where
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Arkhangelsk region
- Why
- In the interests of the defence ministry
- Launch Time
- 4:42 pm Moscow time (7:12 pm IST)
- Launch Site
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Arkhangelsk region
- Launch Vehicle
- Angara-1.2 light launch vehicle
- Operated By
- Aerospace Forces
- Purpose
- In the interests of the defence ministry