The first rocket was launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on 28 April. The Soyuz launching vehicle successfully placed three satellites into orbit. Engineers from the State Institute of Engineering Design (GSPI) had developed a special system to provide astronomic and geodetic reference data for the launch pad and technical area.

The system is composed of three modules, each serving its own purpose. The first module is a set of standard surveying and navigational meters to determine coordinates, azimuth of firing angles, plumbline deviations and gravity acceleration in target points of a spaceport.

Module 2 acts as a calibration unit for gyrocompasses and is intended to carry out calibration tests on navigational and surveying devices of the first module. Specifically, it includes metrological test installations, all of them designed and manufactured at the GSPI optical and mechanical production department.

The third module is a cartographic support system which is meant to provide the Cosmodrome with all digital surveying data and various scaled maps. The cartographic support module for the Vostochny Cosmodrome was developed by a subcontractor in compliance with the specifications provided by GSPI.