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The Resurs-P No.5 launch of a Soyuz 2.1b out of Baikonur, Kazakhstan is currently scheduled for 2024-12-25 07:45 UTC, or 2024-12-25 12:45 local time (EST).

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Resurs-P is a series of Russian commercial Earth observation satellites capable of acquiring high-resolution imagery (resolution up to 1.0 m). The spacecraft is operated by Roscosmos as a replacement for the Resurs-DK No.1 satellite.

Total Mass: 6,570.0 kg
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2000th R-7 rocket series launch, per Roscosmos data.

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3rd stage shutdown and spacecraft separation.

Ignition and liftoff.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

2nd stage separation, 3rd stage ignition, and fairing separation.

1st stage separation and koroliev cross.