SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4

SUCCESSSep 9, 1988 at 10:40 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD41/1
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW

Film-return Earth observation satellite

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz U
AGENCY
Soviet Space Program
MISSION
Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c69e6d7a-4840-4670-a3c1-677d5a3dcd75
Reported date: Sep 9, 1988 at 10:40 UTC
Last synced: 2 seconds 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 31L 4 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4 is scheduled for Friday, September 9, 1988 at 10:40 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 31L 4?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4 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 31L 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4 going to?
The Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4 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
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 9, 1988 at 10:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 seconds ago
●Launch Library 22 seconds ago
Launch ID: c69e6d7a-4840-4670-a3c1-677d5a3dcd75
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53
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Mission Profile

Resurs-F1 17F43 31L 4 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on September 9, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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