2018 · Russian Space Forces
VNIIEM EMKA (Kosmos-2525)
successSoyuz 2.1v | VNIIEM EMKA (Kosmos 2525)
The payload for the Soyuz-2-1v launch is a small reconnaissance satellite developed by VNIIEM and known by the acronym EMKA ("Experimental Small Space Apparatus"). Launch was originally scheduled for October and then slipped to November, December and eventually January due to technical problems with the payload.
Overview
- Date / time
- March 29, 2018 at 05:38 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- 43/4 (43R)
- Mission
- VNIIEM EMKA (Kosmos-2525)
- Mission type
- Government/Top Secret
- Orbit achieved
- Sun-Synchronous Orbit