Spaceflight

Russia successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1v light-class carrier rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region on February 5, 2025. The rocket carried military satellites, identified as Cosmos 2581, 2582, and 2583, into orbit, as confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The launch was conducted by the Aerospace Forces’ Space Troops and is part of Russia's ongoing space operations, which often serve military purposes. The specific purpose and details of the satellites remain undisclosed.