SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz 11A511L | T2K 2

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Feb 26, 1971 at 05:06 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Lunar Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 100% success
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PAD31/6
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPELunar Exploration

Uncrewed lunar lander prototype without landing legs.

MISSION
T2K 2
MISSION TYPE
Lunar Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 09d5abb8-ffed-4d0b-91c2-8086592036fc
Reported date: Feb 26, 1971 at 05:06 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Energia
VARIANT
11A511L
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Soyuz was a Soviet expendable carrier rocket designed in the 1960s by OKB-1 and manufactured by State Aviation Plant No. 1 in Kuybyshev, Soviet Union. It was commissioned to launch Soyuz spacecraft as part of the Soviet human spaceflight program, first with 8 uncrewed test flights, followed by the first 19 crewed launches.

When is the Soyuz 11A511L | T2K 2 launch?
The Soyuz 11A511L | T2K 2 is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 1971 at 5:06 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for T2K 2?
The Soyuz 11A511L | T2K 2 mission uses the Soyuz 11A511L rocket, manufactured by Energia. The Soyuz 11A511L has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz 11A511L | T2K 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is T2K 2 going to?
The T2K 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching T2K 2?
The Soyuz 11A511L | T2K 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz 11A511L | T2K 2 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.
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 26, 1971 at 05:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 09d5abb8-ffed-4d0b-91c2-8086592036fc
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Mission Profile

T2K 2 was a Soyuz 11A511L mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on February 26, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a lunar exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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