Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 3

Soviet Space Program flew Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 3 on a Soyuz U out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Soyuz U
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
16/2
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz U | Resurs-F2 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1989-01-12T11:29:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Soyuz U is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Soyuz U endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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