PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVB
AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Resurs-F2 7
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: 5e988c4f-7193-4598-9cbb-ac1189f68d72
Reported date: Aug 21, 1991 at 10:50 UTC
Last synced: 11 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
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 7 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 7 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 1991 at 10:50 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 7?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 7 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 7 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F2 7 going to?
The Resurs-F2 7 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F2 7?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 7 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Resurs-F2 7 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 21, 1991 at 10:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 hours ago
●Launch Library 211 hours ago
Launch ID: 5e988c4f-7193-4598-9cbb-ac1189f68d72
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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