Tsiklon-3 | Meteor-2 8

A Tsiklon-3 rocket launched Tsiklon-3 | Meteor-2 8 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Tsiklon-3
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
32/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Tsiklon-3 | Meteor-2 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1982-03-25T09:50:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Tsiklon-3 lifts off from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    Tsiklon-3 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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