SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 5
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Sep 17, 1966 at 22:35 UTC
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PAD162/36
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
R-36O 8K69AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
OGCh 5
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
162/36LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 33da85f3-08a8-4c5f-892d-8b4be3b4fae6
Reported date: Sep 17, 1966 at 22:35 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 — R-36O 8K69 →
MANUFACTURER
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau
VARIANT
8K69
FLIGHTS
21
SUCCESSES
19
SUCCESS RATE
90.5%
The R-36O was the only orbiting military nuclear weapon ever deployed, although in order to remain legal under international treaties it was a 'fractional orbital' weapon. Although American infrared early warning satellites invalidated the 'surprise attack' component of the concept, 18 missiles were operational from 1969 to 1983.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 5 launch?
The R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 5 is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 1966 at 10:35 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for OGCh 5?
The R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 5 mission uses the R-36O 8K69 rocket, manufactured by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. The R-36O 8K69 has flown 21 times with a 90.5% success rate.
Where is the R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from 162/36 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is OGCh 5 going to?
The OGCh 5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching OGCh 5?
The R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 5 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 5 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 20:52 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 17, 1966 at 22:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 33da85f3-08a8-4c5f-892d-8b4be3b4fae6
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 46.03, 63.06
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Mission Profile
OGCh 5 was a R-36O 8K69 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 162/36, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on September 17, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.