SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 3

SUCCESS Soyuz U →
Jan 12, 1989 at 11:29 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 97% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD16/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Resurs-F2 3
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: cb7b1f1b-c18b-46f0-8a29-159824126ea9
Reported date: Jan 12, 1989 at 11:29 UTC
Last synced: 17 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-F2 3 launch?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 3 is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 1989 at 11:29 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-F2 3?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 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-F2 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Resurs-F2 3 going to?
The Resurs-F2 3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Resurs-F2 3?
The Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 3 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 12, 1989 at 11:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: cb7b1f1b-c18b-46f0-8a29-159824126ea9
Open-Meteo Weather10 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68

Mission Profile

Resurs-F2 3 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on January 12, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.