SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 67 to 72

SUCCESSSep 28, 1991 at 07:05 UTCTsiklon-3
PAD32/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Second generation store-dump military communications satellite

VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3
MISSION
Strela-3 67 to 72
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 09b75c4f-7584-4943-bb96-d18fc4d82f8a
Reported date: Sep 28, 1991 at 07:05 UTC
Last synced: 5 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 67 to 72 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 67 to 72 is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 1991 at 7:05 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 67 to 72?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 67 to 72 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 67 to 72 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-3 67 to 72 going to?
The Strela-3 67 to 72 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-3 67 to 72?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 67 to 72 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 67 to 72 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 28, 1991 at 07:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 09b75c4f-7584-4943-bb96-d18fc4d82f8a
Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78