Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1
Soyuz 2.1a • Soyuz
📝 Mission Description
This Soyuz 2.1a launch carries the Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1 mission, scheduled for December 31, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.
ℹ️ Official Details
The Russian Obzor-R satellite is a planned X-band radar earth observation satellite designed by TsSKB-Progress.
In 2012, the development of the Arkon-2M radar satellite was stopped and instead the development of the Obzor-R was initiated.
The satellite features the BRLK X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar as the imaging instrument with a ground resolution of 500 m.
🎯 Post-Launch Analysis
The Soyuz 2.1a launch of Obzor-R No.1 on December 25, 2025, achieved a successful orbital insertion and payload deployment, marking a significant milestone for Russian Earth observation capabilities. The mission executed flawlessly, with the rocket demonstrating reliable technical performance under nominal conditions. The Obzor-R satellite, equipped with a BRLK X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar offering a 500 m ground resolution, was deployed as intended, confirming the precision of the launch trajectory and separation mechanisms. Key engineering outcomes include validation of the Soyuz 2.1a’s adaptability for radar satellite missions and the operational readiness of TsSKB-Progress’s design. While payload assignments for this launch remain uncertain, the success paves the way for enhanced remote sensing applications. This mission sets a positive precedent for future Obzor-R series launches, reinforcing confidence in Russia’s space-based observation infrastructure.