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Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6
Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6 launched on Thu, Dec 27, 1973, 08:19 PM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Dec 1973
NET Thu, Dec 27, 1973, 08:19 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Tsiklon-2Vehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
90/19Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Tsiklon-2 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Tsiklon-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
US-A 6
Active radar satellite for ocean surveillance powered by a nuclear reactor.
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What time does Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6 launch?
Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 27, 1973, 08:19 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6?
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Who is launching Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6?
Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6 is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Tsiklon-2.
Where does Tsiklon-2 | US-A 6 launch from?
It lifts off from 90/19, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.