STRATEGIC ROCKET FORCES
Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka
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Oct 9, 1997 at 17:59 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Foton was a series of Soviet and later Russian material sciences research satellites. Mirka is a dedicated research capsule solely for performance of re-entry experiments.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Strategic Rocket ForcesMISSION
Foton 11 & Mirka
MISSION TYPE
Planetary Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 40163687-ee1e-43a9-8d21-d4084185faf8
Reported date: Oct 9, 1997 at 17:59 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka launch?
The Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 1997 at 5:59 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Foton 11 & Mirka?
The Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka mission uses the Soyuz U rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Soyuz U has flown 714 times with a 97.2% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Foton 11 & Mirka going to?
The Foton 11 & Mirka mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Foton 11 & Mirka?
The Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka is operated by Strategic Rocket Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka 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 01:15 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 9, 1997 at 17:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Strategic Rocket Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 40163687-ee1e-43a9-8d21-d4084185faf8
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Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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Mission Profile
Foton 11 & Mirka was a Soyuz U mission operated by Strategic Rocket Forces that lifted off from 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 9, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a planetary science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.