RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES
Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F 18
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Jun 25, 1993 at 08:20 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return Earth observation satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVBAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Resurs-F 18
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4ef30f2f-ed45-4f84-af4b-a79c636fcc5e
Reported date: Jun 25, 1993 at 08:20 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Soyuz-U-PVB →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
U-PVB
FLIGHTS
74
SUCCESSES
72
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. A version of the Soyuz-U with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the upper stage avionics compartment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F 18 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F 18 is scheduled for Friday, June 25, 1993 at 8:20 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 Resurs-F 18?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F 18 mission uses the Soyuz-U-PVB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz-U-PVB has flown 74 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F 18 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F 18 going to?
The Resurs-F 18 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F 18?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F 18 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F 18 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 25, 1993 at 08:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 4ef30f2f-ed45-4f84-af4b-a79c636fcc5e
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Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68
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Mission Profile
Resurs-F 18 was a Soyuz-U-PVB mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 25, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.