SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F41 55L

SUCCESS Soyuz U →
Jun 21, 1985 at 07:45 UTC
Sun-Synchronous Orbit Earth Science Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 97% success
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PAD41/1
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Resurs-F1 (17F41) type film-return Earth observation satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Resurs-F1 17F41 55L
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f83c9a33-7966-4c49-9369-f34df9cad196
Reported date: Jun 21, 1985 at 07:45 UTC
Last synced: 3 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 17F41 55L launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F41 55L is scheduled for Friday, June 21, 1985 at 7:45 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 17F41 55L?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F41 55L 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 17F41 55L launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F1 17F41 55L going to?
The Resurs-F1 17F41 55L mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F1 17F41 55L?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F41 55L is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F41 55L 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 23:45 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 21, 1985 at 07:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f83c9a33-7966-4c49-9369-f34df9cad196
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Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53

Mission Profile

Resurs-F1 17F41 55L was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 21, 1985. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.