STRATEGIC ROCKET FORCES

Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs F-1M

SUCCESSSep 28, 1999 at 11:00 UTCSoyuz-U-PVB
PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

The Resurs-F1M (17F43M) was one of three subseries of the Soviet Resurs-F1 film-return earth observation satellite family. They were a follow-on to the Fram (Zenit-4MKT) series.

VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVB
MISSION
Resurs F-1M
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b4d52879-271d-4542-b596-ef16c45045c9
Reported date: Sep 28, 1999 at 11:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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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.

When is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs F-1M launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs F-1M is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 11:00 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-1M?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs F-1M 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-1M launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs F-1M going to?
The Resurs F-1M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs F-1M?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs F-1M is operated by Strategic Rocket Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs F-1M 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 28, 1999 at 11:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Strategic Rocket Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: b4d52879-271d-4542-b596-ef16c45045c9
Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46