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Launch of Soyuz Rocket With Resurs-P Satellite

On March 31, a similar satellite, Resurs-P Number 4, was launched into orbit aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Baikonur.

Sputnik comes live as the Russian Resurs-P satellite is launched from Baikonur aboard the 2000th Soyuz-2.1b rocket, marking a milestone in space exploration. The satellite's journey into orbit is expected to take exactly 9 minutes and 23 seconds.

The Resurs-P satellites can capture Earth images with a resolution of 70 centimeters [27.5 inches], providing data for monitoring pollution, environmental degradation, resource exploration, ice condition assessment, emergency monitoring, as well as updating topographic and navigational maps.

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