STRATEGIC ROCKET FORCES

Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9

FAILUREDec 27, 2000 at 09:56 UTCTsiklon-3
PAD32/1
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications

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.

VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3
MISSION
Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/1
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5c5da2d3-7e9e-4dc1-a4d7-a524531d40e6
Reported date: Dec 27, 2000 at 09:56 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours 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 | Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 9:56 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 Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 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-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 going to?
The Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 is operated by Strategic Rocket Forces.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 125 to 127 & Gonets 7 to 9 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 27, 2000 at 09:56 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Strategic Rocket Forces
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 5c5da2d3-7e9e-4dc1-a4d7-a524531d40e6
Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78