The "Soyuz-2.1b" launch vehicle with the helio-geophysical satellites "Ionosphere-M" No. 3 and No. 4, as well as 18 secondary payload vehicles, were installed at the 1C launch site of the Vostochny Cosmodrome, Roscosmos reported.
On Tuesday, July 22, pre-launch work continued at the cosmodrome. The removal and verticalization of the rocket is planned. The rocket launch will take place at 08:54 Moscow time on July 25.
The "Ionosphere-M" satellites are part of the space complex "Iono-Zond", created to monitor the helio-geophysical situation, observe the ionosphere and the Sun.
In particular, it is planned to monitor the radiation situation and study the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. In total, the complex will include four "Ionosphere-M" satellites.
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Assembly of the space head section for launching the Ionosphere-M satellites has been completed
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