RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES

Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12

SUCCESSDec 28, 2001 at 03:24 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-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/1
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b5cb03ec-1480-4855-80df-fe6f6516ee8d
Reported date: Dec 28, 2001 at 03:24 UTC
Last synced: 1 second 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-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 is scheduled for Friday, December 28, 2001 at 3:24 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-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 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-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 going to?
The Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 128 to 130 & Gonets 10 to 12 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: Dec 28, 2001 at 03:24 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 second ago
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Launch ID: b5cb03ec-1480-4855-80df-fe6f6516ee8d
Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78