PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soyuz 1 was the first crewed flight of a Soyuz spacecraft, it carried the Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov to orbit. The mission goal was to rendezvous with Soyuz 2 and move crew members between the spacecrafts, the goal was not met due to Soyuz 2 launch being called off due to thunderstorms. Vladimir Komarov was killed when the parachutes of his Soyuz capsule failed during descent to earth becoming the first in-flight fatality of spaceflight.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SoyuzAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Soyuz 1
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f8babb4c-105a-406a-881d-50c247e808ab
Reported date: Apr 23, 1967 at 00:35 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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SOYUZ — SOYUZ 1
Soyuz 7K-OK (A) 11F615 #4SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Soyuz 1 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 23 April 1967 00:35 UTC. It was the first manned flight of the Soyuz program carrying cosmonaut Colonel Vladimir Komarov. The…
CREW MANIFEST
Vladimir KomarovPilot
VEHICLE — Soyuz →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
32
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
93.8%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz | Soyuz 1 launch?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 1 is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 1967 at 12:35 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 1?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 1 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 | Soyuz 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz 1 going to?
The Soyuz 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz 1?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz | Soyuz 1 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: Apr 23, 1967 at 00:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: f8babb4c-105a-406a-881d-50c247e808ab
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