MISSION OVERVIEW
Ocean surveillance satellite using passive ELINT devices
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-2AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
US-P 25
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
90LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c33a529c-88da-4f6a-9233-ed24022c2319
Reported date: Aug 4, 1986 at 05:08 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Tsiklon-2 →
MANUFACTURER
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
105
SUCCESSES
103
SUCCESS RATE
98.1%
The Tsyklon-2 (cyclone-2), also known as Tsiklon-2 and Tsyklon-M, GRAU index 11K69, was a Ukrainian, previously Soviet orbital carrier rocket used from the 1960s to the late 2000s.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Tsiklon-2 | US-P 25 launch?
The Tsiklon-2 | US-P 25 is scheduled for Monday, August 4, 1986 at 5:08 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 US-P 25?
The Tsiklon-2 | US-P 25 mission uses the Tsiklon-2 rocket, manufactured by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. The Tsiklon-2 has flown 105 times with a 98.1% success rate.
Where is the Tsiklon-2 | US-P 25 launching from?
The launch takes place from 90 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is US-P 25 going to?
The US-P 25 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching US-P 25?
The Tsiklon-2 | US-P 25 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-2 | US-P 25 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 4, 1986 at 05:08 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: c33a529c-88da-4f6a-9233-ed24022c2319
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.08, 62.93
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