RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES

Tsiklon-3 | Koronas F

SUCCESSJul 31, 2001 at 08:00 UTCTsiklon-3
PAD32/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics

KORONAS-F (also known as CORONAS-F and AUOS-SM-KF) is a Russian solar observatory

VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3
MISSION
Koronas F
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3c2f164a-57bf-4ea2-964a-4d2cf7d9f48f
Reported date: Jul 31, 2001 at 08:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
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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.

When is the Tsiklon-3 | Koronas F launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Koronas F is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 8:00 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 Koronas F?
The Tsiklon-3 | Koronas F 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 | Koronas F launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Koronas F going to?
The Koronas F mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Koronas F?
The Tsiklon-3 | Koronas F is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Koronas F 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 31, 2001 at 08:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 hour ago
Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: 3c2f164a-57bf-4ea2-964a-4d2cf7d9f48f
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Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78