MISSION OVERVIEW
Gonets- satellite were the civilian derivate of the military Strela-3 satellite system. The Gonets system was offered to support international health organizations to meet their global communications needs for the transfer of medical data and records to remote sites. Strela-3 was second generation of strategic store-dump military communications satellite. Development of this generation to replace the first generation Strela-1M and Strela-2M satellites began in 1973.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3
AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6
MISSION TYPE
Communications
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: f775c45c-7771-4221-90a6-87fce13a7df1
Reported date: Feb 14, 1997 at 03:47 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour 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 | Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 is scheduled for Friday, February 14, 1997 at 3:47 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 Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 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 | Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 going to?
The Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 116 to 118 & Gonets 4 to 6 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 14, 1997 at 03:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: f775c45c-7771-4221-90a6-87fce13a7df1
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78
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