MISSION OVERVIEW
The RadioAstron is an international space Very Long Baseline Interferometry project led by the Astro Space Center of Lebedev Physical Institute in Moscow, Russia. The aim of the mission is to use the Spektr-R space telescope to conduct interferometer observations in conjunction with the global ground radio telescope network in order to obtain images, coordinates, motions and evolution of angular structure of different radio emitting objects in the Universe with the extraordinary high angular resolution.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit 3FMISSION
Spektr-R (RadioAstron)
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c4f09b34-bfaa-4502-a477-1913abca44a2
Reported date: Jul 18, 2011 at 02:31 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Zenit 3F →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit-3F | Spektr-R (RadioAstron) launch?
The Zenit-3F | Spektr-R (RadioAstron) is scheduled for Monday, July 18, 2011 at 2:31 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 Spektr-R (RadioAstron)?
The Zenit-3F | Spektr-R (RadioAstron) mission uses the Zenit 3F rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Zenit 3F has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Zenit-3F | Spektr-R (RadioAstron) launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Spektr-R (RadioAstron) going to?
The Spektr-R (RadioAstron) mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Spektr-R (RadioAstron)?
The Zenit-3F | Spektr-R (RadioAstron) is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Zenit-3F | Spektr-R (RadioAstron) 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 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 18, 2011 at 02:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
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Launch ID: c4f09b34-bfaa-4502-a477-1913abca44a2
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
●YouTube Video Search3 days ago
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