MISSION OVERVIEW
Second generation store-dump military communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3AGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Strela-3 79 to 82
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: 4ed0fe44-ec59-4a33-88a5-1ccbdbb77fc7
Reported date: Jul 13, 1992 at 17:41 UTC
Last synced: 10 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 | Strela-3 79 to 82 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 79 to 82 is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 1992 at 5:41 PM 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 79 to 82?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 79 to 82 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 79 to 82 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Strela-3 79 to 82 going to?
The Strela-3 79 to 82 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Strela-3 79 to 82?
The Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 79 to 82 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Strela-3 79 to 82 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 13, 1992 at 17:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4ed0fe44-ec59-4a33-88a5-1ccbdbb77fc7
●Open-Meteo Weather23 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78
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Mission Profile
Strela-3 79 to 82 was a Tsiklon-3 mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 32/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on July 13, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.