MISSION OVERVIEW
Second generation soviet meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3
AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Meteor-2 16
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/1
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 25efb73f-8c57-421f-b13a-da77da1b51c8
Reported date: Aug 18, 1987 at 02:27 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
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 | Meteor-2 16 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Meteor-2 16 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 1987 at 2:27 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 Meteor-2 16?
The Tsiklon-3 | Meteor-2 16 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 | Meteor-2 16 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Meteor-2 16 going to?
The Meteor-2 16 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Meteor-2 16?
The Tsiklon-3 | Meteor-2 16 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Meteor-2 16 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
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 18, 1987 at 02:27 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: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: 25efb73f-8c57-421f-b13a-da77da1b51c8
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78
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Mission Profile
Meteor-2 16 was a Tsiklon-3 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 32/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on August 18, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.