SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz | Kosmos 656
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May 27, 1974 at 07:25 UTC
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SoyuzAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramLAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b59a368b-3c54-47a5-ae6d-e5f49a7ff87a
Reported date: May 27, 1974 at 07:25 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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SOYUZ — SOYUZ 7K-T/A9 NO.61
Soyuz 7K-T/A9 11F615A9 #61SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Second generation Soyuz used for an uncrewed flight to the Almaz space station.
VEHICLE — Soyuz →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
32
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
93.8%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz | Kosmos 656 launch?
The Soyuz | Kosmos 656 is scheduled for Monday, May 27, 1974 at 7:25 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 Soyuz | Kosmos 656?
The Soyuz | Kosmos 656 mission uses the Soyuz rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Soyuz has flown 32 times with a 93.8% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz | Kosmos 656 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz | Kosmos 656?
The Soyuz | Kosmos 656 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz | Kosmos 656 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 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: May 27, 1974 at 07:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: b59a368b-3c54-47a5-ae6d-e5f49a7ff87a
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Soyuz | Kosmos 656 was a Soyuz mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 27, 1974. It was flown as part of the Soyuz program. The launch was a success.