SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz | Soyuz 14

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Jul 3, 1974 at 18:51 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 94% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz 14 was the first crewed mission to the Salyut 3 space station. The mission launched on July 3, 1974, 18:51:08 UTC, carrying commander Pavel Popovich and flight engineer Yuri Artykhin to orbit. During their 15-day stay on the station, crew performed experiments involving medical studies and military reconnaissance activities.
Soyuz 14 returned to Earth, landing on July 19, 1974, 12:21:36 UTC.

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz 14
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: 57e51918-e4d7-4f46-804b-9602ad34f0fa
Reported date: Jul 3, 1974 at 18:51 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
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Salyut 3DESTINATION
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Soyuz 14 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 3 July 1974 18:51 UTC. It transported two cosmonauts to Salyut 3. The crew was Pavel Popovich and Yuri Artyukhin.

CREW MANIFEST
Pavel PopovichCommander
Yury ArtyukhinFlight Engineer
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
32
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
93.8%
When is the Soyuz | Soyuz 14 launch?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 14 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 1974 at 6:51 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 14?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 14 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 14 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz 14 going to?
The Soyuz 14 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz 14?
The Soyuz | Soyuz 14 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz | Soyuz 14 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 21:45 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 3, 1974 at 18:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 57e51918-e4d7-4f46-804b-9602ad34f0fa
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz 14 was a Soyuz mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 3, 1974. 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.