Strategic Rocket Forces Strela-3 119 to 124 Tsiklon-3
About the Strela-3 119 to 124 Mission
| Type | Government/Top Secret |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $15,000,000 |
Second generation store-dump military communications satellites
Launch Pad & Location
32/1
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
| Launches | 57 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 57 |
| Total Launches | 1688 |
Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau Tsiklon-3 Rocket
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.
| Length | 39.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 189.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2,713.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 4,100 kg |
| Launch Cost | $15,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 6/24/1977 |
Learn more about the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau Tsiklon-3 Rocket
About Strategic Rocket Forces
The Strategic Rocket Forces of the Russian Federation are a separate-troops branch of the Russian Armed Forces that control Russia's land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
| Total Launches | 15 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 12 |
| Failed | 3 |
| Consecutive Success | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 Strela-3 119 to 124 launch scheduled?
The Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 Strela-3 119 to 124 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 Strela-3 119 to 124 mission launch from?
The Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 rocket launched from 32/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport located in Mirny, Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow and approximately 200 km south of Arkhangelsk. Originally developed as an ICBM site for the R-7 missile, it also served for numerous satellite launches using the R-7 and other rockets. Its high latitude makes it useful only for certain types of launches, especially the Molniya orbits, so for much of the site's history it functioned as a secondary location, with most orbital launches taking place from Baikonur, in the Kazakh SSR. With the end of the Soviet Union, Baikonur became a foreign territory, and Kazakhstan charged $115 million usage fees annually. Consequently, Plesetsk has seen considerably more activity since the 2000s.
What rocket was used for the Strela-3 119 to 124 mission?
The Strela-3 119 to 124 mission launched aboard a Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 Strela-3 119 to 124 launch?
The Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 Strela-3 119 to 124 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 Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 Strela-3 119 to 124 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Strategic Rocket Forces Tsiklon-3 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Strela-3 119 to 124 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 Strategic Rocket Forces live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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