US-PM 8
Tsiklon-2
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission
US-PM 8
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $12,000,000
US-PM (Upravlenniye Sputnik Passivny Modifikirovanny) (also reported as US-PU) was a solar powered improved EORSAT (Electronic Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite). It used an passive ELINT devices to track naval vessels from space by registering their electronic emmissions.
Location
90/19
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
90/19 has witnessed the launch of 16 rockets, including 16 orbital launch attempts. While Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, has been the site for 1560 rocket launches.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Rocket
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau Tsiklon-2
The Tsyklon-2 (cyclone-2), also known as Tsiklon-2 and Tsyklon-M, GRAU index 11K69, was a Ukrainian, previously Soviet orbital carrier rocket used from the 1960s to the late 2000s.
Agency
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 US-PM 8 launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 US-PM 8 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 US-PM 8 mission launch from?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 rocket launched from 90/19 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
What rocket was used for the US-PM 8 mission?
The US-PM 8 mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 rocket. The Tsyklon-2 (cyclone-2), also known as Tsiklon-2 and Tsyklon-M, GRAU index 11K69, was a Ukrainian, previously Soviet orbital carrier rocket used from the 1960s to the late 2000s. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 US-PM 8 launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 US-PM 8 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 US-PM 8 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Tsiklon-2 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the US-PM 8 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
