MISSION OVERVIEW
Microgravity research satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Foton 8
MISSION TYPE
Materials Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 89eac635-4877-4845-ae23-8b2d5833093a
Reported date: Oct 8, 1992 at 19:00 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | Foton 8 launch?
The Soyuz U | Foton 8 is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 1992 at 7:00 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 Foton 8?
The Soyuz U | Foton 8 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 | Foton 8 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Foton 8 going to?
The Foton 8 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Foton 8?
The Soyuz U | Foton 8 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Foton 8 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 8, 1992 at 19:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 89eac635-4877-4845-ae23-8b2d5833093a
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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