MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return Earth observation satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9583ac89-9c69-4355-9e58-b5a0338082cc
Reported date: May 31, 1988 at 07:45 UTC
Last synced: 10 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-F1 17F43 28L 1 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 1988 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 17F43 28L 1?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1 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 17F43 28L 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1 going to?
The Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 28L 1 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: May 31, 1988 at 07:45 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: 10 hours ago
●Launch Library 210 hours ago
Launch ID: 9583ac89-9c69-4355-9e58-b5a0338082cc
●Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53
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