RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES
Soyuz U | Resurs-F 16
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Aug 19, 1992 at 10:20 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return Earth observation satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Resurs-F 16
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: 61b59ecc-cb38-49e6-be50-28bd51130c09
Reported date: Aug 19, 1992 at 10:20 UTC
Last synced: 17 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Soyuz U →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz U | Resurs-F 16 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F 16 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 1992 at 10:20 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 16?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F 16 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 | Resurs-F 16 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F 16 going to?
The Resurs-F 16 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F 16?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F 16 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F 16 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: Aug 19, 1992 at 10:20 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: 17 minutes ago
●Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: 61b59ecc-cb38-49e6-be50-28bd51130c09
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68
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Mission Profile
Resurs-F 16 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on August 19, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.