MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return Earth observation satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0d72de8f-61ed-4ca5-b986-6b9763aa3e5b
Reported date: Oct 31, 1986 at 08:00 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes 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-F1 17F40 61L 3 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3 is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 1986 at 8:00 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 61L 3?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3 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 61L 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3 going to?
The Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 31, 1986 at 08:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0d72de8f-61ed-4ca5-b986-6b9763aa3e5b
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68
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Mission Profile
Resurs-F1 17F40 61L 3 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 31, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.