SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz | Soyuz 10

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Apr 22, 1971 at 23:54 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 94% success
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz 10 launched on 22 April 1971, 23:54:06 UTC. It carried commander Vladimir Shatalov, flight engineer Aleksei Yeliseyev and test engineer Nikolai Rukavishnikov into orbit. Flight was intended to become the world’s first mission to the world’s first space station, Salyut-1. Docking was not successful, and crew didn’t enter the station.
Crew returned to Earth, landing on 24 April 1971, 23:40 UTC.

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz 10
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3a647bf8-2926-4907-b20c-33ee6d91dfd0
Reported date: Apr 22, 1971 at 23:54 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
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Soyuz 10 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 22 April 1971 23:54 UTC. It transported three cosmonauts on the first flight to Salyut 1, but docking failed. The crew…

CREW MANIFEST
Vladimir ShatalovCommander
Aleksei YeliseyevFlight Engineer
Nikolay RukavishnikovTest Engineer
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
32
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
93.8%
When is the Soyuz | Soyuz 10 launch?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 10 is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 1971 at 11:54 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 Soyuz 10?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 10 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 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz 10 going to?
The Soyuz 10 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz 10?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 10 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz | Soyuz 10 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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Launch date set: Apr 22, 1971 at 23:54 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
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Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 3a647bf8-2926-4907-b20c-33ee6d91dfd0
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Mission Profile

Soyuz 10 was a Soyuz mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 22, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Soyuz program. The launch was a success.