On the eve of the New Year, December 28, a launch of the Soyuz-2.1b with the Fregat upper stage, spacecraft Aist-2T No. 1 and No. 2, and 50 small satellites was carried out from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, as stated in a message from the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities. The satellites are intended for Earth remote sensing, studying electromagnetic radiation, monitoring shipping in the World Ocean, receiving signals from Internet of Things transmitters, and researching the influence of space on living organisms. Among them are scientific and technological satellites from organizations in Russia and friendly countries (Iran, Belarus, Ecuador). Educational satellites were manufactured in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and several AIRR regions – Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara Oblasts, and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The emblems of the regions were depicted on the rocket body in recognition of their significant contribution to the project. "A historic launch of the Soyuz-2.1b rocket took place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, delivering 52 satellites into orbit. This launch is not only the final chord of the space year but also a true breakthrough in preparing young personnel for Russian cosmonautics. The nose fairing of the rocket features emblems of four regions, including Kaluga Oblast, in recognition of the region's significant contribution to the project. Along with the large Aist-2T spacecraft, a constellation of small spacecraft (CubeSats) was sent into orbit. This includes two produced by the Kaluga Scientific Research Laboratory of Aerospace Technology of DOSAAF. The Laboratory also developed control systems for the Aists. It should be noted that DOSAAF NILAKT developments involve students from the Galaktika Space Education Center in Kaluga. Space is not only our historical heritage; our region actively participates in promising space projects," said Vladislav Shapsha. Another satellite, Lobachevsky, created as part of the Space Pie project by Nizhny Novgorod State University, is one of the largest satellites designed under a school scientific-educational program. The small spacecraft Lobachevsky was created with the support of the Nizhny Novgorod NOC. It will provide valuable data on Earth's ecological condition: the satellite is equipped with a payload for remote sensing. Its key tasks will include monitoring forest resources and agricultural crops, as well as testing new memristor technology in space conditions. Lobachevsky is one of the largest satellites created under a school scientific-educational program. "I am confident that the spacecraft and satellites successfully launched today will solve diverse scientific and practical tasks. May the boldness of thought that enabled humanity to conquer space, the readiness of our professionals to step into the unknown and achieve the impossible, continue to help realize breakthrough ideas and ambitious projects!" commented Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Governor Gleb Nikitin on his Telegram channel. A small spacecraft Cholbon – Yakutia's first satellite – was also launched into space. Head of the region Aisen Nikolaev emphasized that this is Yakutia's first experience participating in space projects with its own development. The project was implemented by a team of students from the Little Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and the Sirius Educational Center: Andrey Petrov, Anatoly Antonov, Timur Illarionov, Oleg Petrov, and Artem Mardin. Cholbon is a small spacecraft with proprietary microcontrollers and sensors. I would like to particularly note Andrey Petrov and Artem Mardin – they were involved in the project from the very beginning and went all the way from idea to actual launch. Last year, Artem Mardin was awarded the Znanierom Pobedish sign for his serious achievements at the school stage. Today, he is a student at the North-Eastern Federal University, which is a logical continuation of his chosen path," shared Aisen Nikolaev. Photo by Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities.