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Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M
Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M launched on Fri, Dec 24, 2004, 11:20 AM UTC — a Russian Space Forces mission.
Launch FailureRussian Space Forces
Lifted offNET Dec 2004
NET Fri, Dec 24, 2004, 11:20 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Tsiklon-3Vehicle
Russian Space ForcesProvider
32/2Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Tsiklon-3 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-3 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Sich-1M
Ukranian-built remote sensing satellite. Third stage apogee kick burn was too short, raising the perigee of the orbit from 78 km to 280 km, rather than the 650 km planned..
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Frequently asked
What time does Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M launch?
Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M is scheduled to lift off Fri, Dec 24, 2004, 11:20 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M?
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Who is launching Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M?
Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M is an Russian Space Forces mission flying on a Tsiklon-3.
Where does Tsiklon-3 | Sich-1M launch from?
It lifts off from 32/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.