SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 17
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Feb 5, 1991 at 02:36 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Civilian navigation satellite equivalent to the purely military Parus
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Kosmos-3MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Tsikada 17
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e06c9f00-0be5-42d5-89d4-b179e5ff21db
Reported date: Feb 5, 1991 at 02:36 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Kosmos-3M →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Space Forces
VARIANT
-3M
FLIGHTS
445
SUCCESSES
423
SUCCESS RATE
95.1%
N/A
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 17 launch?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 17 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 1991 at 2:36 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Tsikada 17?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 17 mission uses the Kosmos-3M rocket, manufactured by Russian Space Forces. The Kosmos-3M has flown 445 times with a 95.1% success rate.
Where is the Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 17 launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Tsikada 17 going to?
The Tsikada 17 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tsikada 17?
The Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 17 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Kosmos-3M | Tsikada 17 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 5, 1991 at 02:36 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: e06c9f00-0be5-42d5-89d4-b179e5ff21db
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Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
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Mission Profile
Tsikada 17 was a Kosmos-3M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on February 5, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.