RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES
Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M
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Dec 24, 2004 at 11:20 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Ukranian-built remote sensing satellite. Third stage apogee kick burn was too short, raising the perigee of the orbit from 78 km to 280 km, rather than the 650 km planned..
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Sich-1M
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: f09ec581-32b0-4d7f-82fa-8187f26c7f28
Reported date: Dec 24, 2004 at 11:20 UTC
Last synced: 2 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 | Sich-1M launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M is scheduled for Friday, December 24, 2004 at 11:20 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Sich-1M?
The Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M 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 | Sich-1M launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Sich-1M going to?
The Sich-1M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Sich-1M?
The Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M 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 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 24, 2004 at 11:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f09ec581-32b0-4d7f-82fa-8187f26c7f28
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Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78
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Mission Profile
Sich-1M was a Tsiklon-3 mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 32/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 24, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.