MISSION OVERVIEW
Ocean surveillance satellite using passive ELINT devices
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-2AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
US-P 30
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
90LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Day + approximate time
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ae604af8-8d7e-4055-98de-eefc49bf9b39
Reported date: Jul 24, 1989 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 17 minutes 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 30 launch?
The Tsiklon-2 | US-P 30 is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 1989 at 12:00 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 US-P 30?
The Tsiklon-2 | US-P 30 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 30 launching from?
The launch takes place from 90 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is US-P 30 going to?
The US-P 30 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching US-P 30?
The Tsiklon-2 | US-P 30 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-2 | US-P 30 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: Jul 24, 1989 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 17 minutes ago
●Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: ae604af8-8d7e-4055-98de-eefc49bf9b39
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 46.08, 62.93
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Mission Profile
US-P 30 was a Tsiklon-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 90, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 24, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.