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Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7
Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7 launched on Wed, May 15, 1974, 07:30 AM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET May 1974
NET Wed, May 15, 1974, 07:30 AM 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 7
Active radar satellite for ocean surveillance powered by a nuclear reactor.
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What time does Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7 launch?
Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7 is scheduled to lift off Wed, May 15, 1974, 07:30 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7?
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Who is launching Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7?
Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7 is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Tsiklon-2.
Where does Tsiklon-2 | US-A 7 launch from?
It lifts off from 90/19, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.