SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Efir 1

SUCCESS Soyuz U →
Mar 10, 1984 at 17:00 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Astrophysics Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 97% success
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PAD41/1
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics

Scientific satellite dedicated to cosmic rays research

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Efir 1
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: b29ef118-618b-4b16-9080-667b12dbc3bb
Reported date: Mar 10, 1984 at 17:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Efir 1 launch?
The Soyuz U | Efir 1 is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 1984 at 5:00 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 Efir 1?
The Soyuz U | Efir 1 mission uses the Soyuz U rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Soyuz U has flown 714 times with a 97.2% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz U | Efir 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Efir 1 going to?
The Efir 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Efir 1?
The Soyuz U | Efir 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Efir 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.
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 10, 1984 at 17:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: b29ef118-618b-4b16-9080-667b12dbc3bb
Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53

Mission Profile

Efir 1 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on March 10, 1984. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.