SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Proton | Salyut-2a
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Jul 29, 1972 at 03:20 UTC
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PAD81/23 (81L)
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSalyut
MISSION OVERVIEW
Backup of the Salyut 1 space station. Failed to reach orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ProtonAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Salyut-2a
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
81/23 (81L)LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
Salyut
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b262e4ba-7021-4248-9c5e-bbadbea55676
Reported date: Jul 29, 1972 at 03:20 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Proton →
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
K
FLIGHTS
29
SUCCESSES
26
SUCCESS RATE
89.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton | Salyut-2a launch?
The Proton | Salyut-2a is scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 1972 at 3:20 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Salyut-2a?
The Proton | Salyut-2a mission uses the Proton rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton has flown 29 times with a 89.7% success rate.
Where is the Proton | Salyut-2a launching from?
The launch takes place from 81/23 (81L) at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Salyut-2a going to?
The Salyut-2a mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Salyut-2a?
The Proton | Salyut-2a is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Salyut program.
Can I watch the Proton | Salyut-2a launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 29, 1972 at 03:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: b262e4ba-7021-4248-9c5e-bbadbea55676
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.07, 62.98
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Mission Profile
Salyut-2a was a Proton K mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 81/23 (81L), Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 29, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Salyut program. The launch ended in failure.