SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6

SUCCESSSep 15, 1987 at 10:30 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Film-return Earth observation satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8259b5e9-491b-4305-af8b-57ccad2bbd65
Reported date: Sep 15, 1987 at 10:30 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 1987 at 10:30 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-F1 17F40 107L 6?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6 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-F1 17F40 107L 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6 going to?
The Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 15, 1987 at 10:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8259b5e9-491b-4305-af8b-57ccad2bbd65
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46

Mission Profile

Resurs-F1 17F40 107L 6 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on September 15, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.