SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Tsiklon-3 | Geo-IK 4
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Nov 24, 1983 at 12:33 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
A satellite for the GEO-IK geodetic system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Geo-IK 4
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: abd50f9e-3260-4854-93d9-f8cea03a789c
Reported date: Nov 24, 1983 at 12:33 UTC
Last synced: 4 seconds ago
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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 | Geo-IK 4 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Geo-IK 4 is scheduled for Thursday, November 24, 1983 at 12:33 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 Geo-IK 4?
The Tsiklon-3 | Geo-IK 4 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 | Geo-IK 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Geo-IK 4 going to?
The Geo-IK 4 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Geo-IK 4?
The Tsiklon-3 | Geo-IK 4 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Geo-IK 4 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 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 24, 1983 at 12:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: abd50f9e-3260-4854-93d9-f8cea03a789c
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Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78
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Mission Profile
Geo-IK 4 was a Tsiklon-3 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 32/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on November 24, 1983. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.