SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz U | Efir 2
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Dec 27, 1985 at 17:06 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Scientific satellite dedicated to cosmic rays research
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Efir 2
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 590c7d01-8bcd-435a-90eb-5245e99c0a8a
Reported date: Dec 27, 1985 at 17:06 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Soyuz U →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz U | Efir 2 launch?
The Soyuz U | Efir 2 is scheduled for Friday, December 27, 1985 at 5:06 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 2?
The Soyuz U | Efir 2 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 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Efir 2 going to?
The Efir 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Efir 2?
The Soyuz U | Efir 2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Efir 2 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 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 27, 1985 at 17:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 590c7d01-8bcd-435a-90eb-5245e99c0a8a
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53
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Mission Profile
Efir 2 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on December 27, 1985. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.