Launches from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

Russia's northern military spaceport in Arkhangelsk Oblast. Used primarily for polar and Molniya-orbit military launches. The high latitude (62.9N) makes it well-suited for highly inclined orbits.

Tracked from orbit by NOAA GOES-19 or JMA Himawari-9 (region-overlap). LaunchDetect confirms every launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition from independent thermal infrared satellite imagery.

Spaceport facts

LocationRussia (Arctic Circle)
CountryRU
Latitude62.9577°
Longitude40.5683°
OperatorsRoscosmos, Russian Space Forces
Active vehiclesSoyuz, Angara, Rokot
LaunchDetect satelliteNOAA GOES-19 or JMA Himawari-9 (region-overlap)
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