SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 6
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May 21, 1991 at 09:00 UTC
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PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVBAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Resurs-F2 6
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 61b408ff-9f74-4b96-a85a-e02bf0ab5699
Reported date: May 21, 1991 at 09:00 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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-F2 6 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 6 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 1991 at 9:00 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-F2 6?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 6 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-F2 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F2 6 going to?
The Resurs-F2 6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F2 6?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 6 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 6 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: May 21, 1991 at 09:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 61b408ff-9f74-4b96-a85a-e02bf0ab5699
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Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Resurs-F2 6 was a Soyuz-U-PVB mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on May 21, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.