SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24
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Aug 8, 1971 at 23:45 UTC
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PAD191/66
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Missile equipped with the 8F021 warhead
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
R-36O 8K69MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
OGCh 24
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
191/66LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 64d89690-c398-4600-9a36-a38b0644915c
Reported date: Aug 8, 1971 at 23:45 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — R-36O 8K69M →
MANUFACTURER
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau
VARIANT
8K69M
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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 8K69M | OGCh 24 launch?
The R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24 is scheduled for Sunday, August 8, 1971 at 11:45 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 24?
The R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24 mission uses the R-36O 8K69M rocket, manufactured by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. The R-36O 8K69M has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24 launching from?
The launch takes place from 191/66 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is OGCh 24 going to?
The OGCh 24 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching OGCh 24?
The R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the R-36O 8K69M | OGCh 24 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
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 8, 1971 at 23:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 64d89690-c398-4600-9a36-a38b0644915c
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 45.97, 63.19
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Mission Profile
OGCh 24 was a R-36O 8K69M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 191/66, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 8, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.