PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Strategic Rocket ForcesMISSION
Resurs F-1M
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: 77b8c668-a27e-424a-8d86-ff132e181936
Reported date: Nov 18, 1997 at 11:14 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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-1M launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs F-1M is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 11:14 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 | Resurs F-1M 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-1M launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) 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 | Resurs F-1M is operated by Strategic Rocket Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 18, 1997 at 11:14 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Strategic Rocket Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 77b8c668-a27e-424a-8d86-ff132e181936
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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