MISSION OVERVIEW
Joint Soviet-French satellite dedicated to magnetospheric research
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Aureole 3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/1
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2bfa019d-3ad8-4ab3-9167-2c3a4b97d2fe
Reported date: Sep 21, 1981 at 13:10 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Tsiklon-3 →
MANUFACTURER
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau
VARIANT
3
FLIGHTS
122
SUCCESSES
115
SUCCESS RATE
94.3%
The Tsyklon-3 was a Soviet, and subsequently Ukrainian orbital carrier rocket. A derivative of the R-36 ICBM, and a member of the Tsyklon family, it made its maiden flight on 24 June 1977, and was retired on 30 January 2009.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Tsiklon-3 | Aureole 3 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Aureole 3 is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 1981 at 1:10 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Aureole 3?
The Tsiklon-3 | Aureole 3 mission uses the Tsiklon-3 rocket, manufactured by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. The Tsiklon-3 has flown 122 times with a 94.3% success rate.
Where is the Tsiklon-3 | Aureole 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Aureole 3 going to?
The Aureole 3 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Aureole 3?
The Tsiklon-3 | Aureole 3 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Aureole 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 21, 1981 at 13:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 2bfa019d-3ad8-4ab3-9167-2c3a4b97d2fe
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78
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Mission Profile
Aureole 3 was a Tsiklon-3 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 32/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on September 21, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.