SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Tsiklon-3 | Tselina-R 1

SUCCESSDec 10, 1986 at 07:30 UTCTsiklon-3 →
PAD32/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW

Tselina-R series ELINT satellite

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Tsiklon-3
AGENCY
Soviet Space Program
MISSION
Tselina-R 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
32/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4452c3df-4419-48ce-b4fd-bc554fe3448d
Reported date: Dec 10, 1986 at 07:30 UTC
Last synced: 3 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 | Tselina-R 1 launch?
The Tsiklon-3 | Tselina-R 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 1986 at 7:30 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 Tselina-R 1?
The Tsiklon-3 | Tselina-R 1 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 | Tselina-R 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 32/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Tselina-R 1 going to?
The Tselina-R 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Tselina-R 1?
The Tsiklon-3 | Tselina-R 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Tsiklon-3 | Tselina-R 1 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 10, 1986 at 07:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4452c3df-4419-48ce-b4fd-bc554fe3448d
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.91, 40.78
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Mission Profile

Tselina-R 1 was a Tsiklon-3 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 32/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 10, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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