MISSION OVERVIEW
The Mozhayets 2 (Zeya, RS 16) satellite was a Russian Military experimental communications satellite launched on 4 March 1997. Zeya was named after the Zeya River, which is very close to its launch site, Cosmodrome Svobodniy. A Start-1.2 rocket transported it into orbit. This was the first satellite launched from this new Russian launch site in far eastern Russia.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Start-1.2
AGENCY
Strategic Rocket ForcesMISSION
Zeya
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
5
LAUNCH SITE
Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 75eb5920-51ac-4722-9224-c47e3655f8e4
Reported date: Mar 4, 1997 at 02:00 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology
VARIANT
1.2
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Start-1 is a Russian satellite launch vehicle based on the RT-2PM Topol, a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile developed by Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Start-1.2 | Zeya launch?
The Start-1.2 | Zeya is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at 2:00 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 Zeya?
The Start-1.2 | Zeya mission uses the Start-1.2 rocket, manufactured by Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology. The Start-1.2 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Start-1.2 | Zeya launching from?
The launch takes place from 5 at Svobodny Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zeya going to?
The Zeya mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zeya?
The Start-1.2 | Zeya is operated by Strategic Rocket Forces.
Can I watch the Start-1.2 | Zeya 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 4, 1997 at 02:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Strategic Rocket Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: 75eb5920-51ac-4722-9224-c47e3655f8e4
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 51.7, 128
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