SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-1 17 (22L)

SUCCESS Vostok 8A92M →
Apr 24, 1974 at 11:50 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Earth Science Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 99% success
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PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

The Meteor-1 series was the first series of Soviet meteorological satellites.

MISSION
Meteor-1 17 (22L)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6f1055e6-fb53-4d9e-bf91-57b0660d62c5
Reported date: Apr 24, 1974 at 11:50 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
RKK Energiya
VARIANT
8A92M
FLIGHTS
93
SUCCESSES
92
SUCCESS RATE
98.9%

Vostok was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM and was designed for the human spaceflight programme.

When is the Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-1 17 (22L) launch?
The Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-1 17 (22L) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 1974 at 11:50 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 Meteor-1 17 (22L)?
The Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-1 17 (22L) mission uses the Vostok 8A92M rocket, manufactured by RKK Energiya. The Vostok 8A92M has flown 93 times with a 98.9% success rate.
Where is the Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-1 17 (22L) launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Meteor-1 17 (22L) going to?
The Meteor-1 17 (22L) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Meteor-1 17 (22L)?
The Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-1 17 (22L) is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-1 17 (22L) 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 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 24, 1974 at 11:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 6f1055e6-fb53-4d9e-bf91-57b0660d62c5
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46

Mission Profile

Meteor-1 17 (22L) was a Vostok 8A92M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 24, 1974. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.