The Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket has launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. This was reported by Roscosmos press service.
The main goal of the launch is to put two Aist-2T satellites into orbit, which will be delivered within an hour after the launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket. Following them, 50 small spacecraft launched as a secondary payload will enter orbit.
Aist-2T satellites No. 1 and No. 2 are designed for remote sensing of the Earth. With their help, it is planned to obtain stereoscopic images of the planet's surface, which will help create high-precision digital 3D models of the area. The satellites are expected to operate in orbit for at least five years.
Among the satellites, there are also Zorkiy-2M leasing vehicles from GTLK. This satellite is also designed for Earth observation. They will be used in the interests of agriculture and forestry, cartography and emergency monitoring.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the Soyuz-2.1b rocket was allowed to launch from Vostochny.
