Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | Gonets-M33, Gonets-M34, Gonets-M35 & Skif-D

The Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M mission is a communications satellite launch carrying the Gonets-M33, Gonets-M34, and Gonets-M35 satellites, as well as the Skif-D satellite, into Low Earth Orbit. The Gonets-M satellites are designed to provide mobile communication services, including messaging, voice, and data transmission, to users in Russia and surrounding regions. This mission is commercially significant as it aims to expand the existing Gonets constellation, enhancing communication coverage and capacity for users. The Skif-D satellite is a technology demonstration platform for Russia's future navigation systems. The Soyuz 2.1b rocket, with its Fregat-M upper stage, is a variant of the Soyuz 2.1b launch vehicle, which has successfully demonstrated reusability with four previous booster recoveries.

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