The carrier rocket “Soyuz-2.1a” together with the first radar satellite “Kondor-FKA” reported that it was located in the launch complex of the Vostochny cosmodrome. Roscosmos.
After the rocket is placed in a vertical position, Roscosmos specialists continue to prepare it for launch. The launch of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle with the Fregat upper stage and the Kondor-FKA No.1 satellite is scheduled for 27 May.
This will be the second launch of a rocket from the Soyuz-2 family using naphthyl, a new and extremely environmentally friendly fuel. Naphthyl is an environmentally friendly hydrocarbon fuel type using polymer additives. The advantages of naphthyl are the reduction of harmful emissions and a significant increase in the mass of the payload launched into orbit.
The Kondor-FKA satellite is designed for remote sensing of the Earth by radar in all weather conditions.
Previously on Roscosmos reportedThat the Vostochny cosmodrome, located in the Amur Region, “slowly” increased launch activity. In 2023, an increase in tourist flow is expected at this spaceport.