SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Resurs-F 2

SUCCESSJun 27, 1989 at 08:04 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD16/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW

Film-return Earth observation satellite

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz U
AGENCY
Soviet Space Program
MISSION
Resurs-F 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a21a6325-f2cb-4ffb-8d79-42797e5fc29e
Reported date: Jun 27, 1989 at 08:04 UTC
Last synced: 7 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 2 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 1989 at 8:04 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 2?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F 2 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 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F 2 going to?
The Resurs-F 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F 2?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F 2 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 27, 1989 at 08:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: a21a6325-f2cb-4ffb-8d79-42797e5fc29e
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68
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Mission Profile

Resurs-F 2 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 27, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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