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MISSION OVERVIEW
Demonstration Flight for Russia’s new Soyuz-5 launch vehicle, with a mass simulator on board. Details TBD.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-5AGENCY
RKK EnergiyaMISSION
Demo Flight
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 74b3aa8f-dc54-43dd-b8dd-1dc62ccccfc4
Reported date: Apr 3, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
Last synced: 44 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMar 31, 2026 at 20:48 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(24 hrs)
Mar 31, 2026 at 20:48 UTCApr 4, 2026 11:00 → Apr 3, 2026 11:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2 days)
Mar 30, 2026 at 17:20 UTCApr 2, 2026 11:00 → Apr 4, 2026 11:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
LAUNCH MAP
PAD WEATHER
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VEHICLE — Soyuz-5 →
MANUFACTURER
RKK Energiya
Soyuz-5, also named Irtysh is a planned Russian rocket that is being developed by JSC SRC Progress, formerly within "Project Feniks." It will replace the capability of Zenit-2 and Proton Medium. It will initially be a two-stage rocket, but Soyuz 5 can be enhanced with an optional Blok DM-03 upper stage for geostationary missions. The rocket is loosely based on the Zenit launch vehicle with a RD-171MV engine on the 1st stage, enlarged to 4.1 m in diameter, while the 2nd stage is powered by 2 RD-0124MS engines derived from engines used on the 3rd stage of the Soyuz-2.1b. The Soyuz-5 can lift 17 tonnes to a Low Earth orbit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight launch?
The Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Demo Flight?
The Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight mission uses the Soyuz-5 rocket, manufactured by RKK Energiya.
Where is the Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Demo Flight going to?
The Demo Flight mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Demo Flight?
The Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight is operated by RKK Energiya.
Can I watch the Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight 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
Apr 1, 2026 08:02 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 31, 2026 20:48 UTC
Launch moved up by 24 hours
Apr 4, 2026 11:00 UTC → Apr 3, 2026 11:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 31, 2026 20:48 UTC
Status changed: TBD → GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 17:20 UTC
Launch delayed by 2 days
Apr 2, 2026 11:00 UTC → Apr 4, 2026 11:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:23 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:23 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 3, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by RKK Energiya
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 44 minutes ago
●Launch Library 244 minutes ago
Launch ID: 74b3aa8f-dc54-43dd-b8dd-1dc62ccccfc4
●Open-Meteo Weather44 minutes ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
