MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return Earth observation satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: dcbe5434-c728-4cb5-a86f-7a5a0f263116
Reported date: Jul 27, 1988 at 09:05 UTC
Last synced: 14 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 17F43 30L 3 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 1988 at 9:05 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 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 17F43 30L 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3 going to?
The Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 27, 1988 at 09:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: dcbe5434-c728-4cb5-a86f-7a5a0f263116
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Resurs-F1 17F43 30L 3 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on July 27, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.