Soyuz-2.1b Launched From Russian's Plesetsk Placed Into Target Orbit - Defense Ministry sputnikglobe.com/20260417/soyu… MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with satellites lifted off in the interests of the Russian Defense Ministry were placed into their target orbit on Friday, with the Aerospace Forces' space troops taking over the control, the ministry said. #news #press