SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Progress 12

SUCCESSJan 24, 1981 at 14:18 UTCSoyuz U →
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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Reported date: Jan 24, 1981 at 14:18 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
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Progress 12 (No.113)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Salyut 6DESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Progress 12 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 12), was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the space station Salyut 6.

MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Progress 12 launch?
The Soyuz U | Progress 12 is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 1981 at 2:18 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 U | Progress 12?
The Soyuz U | Progress 12 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 | Progress 12 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz U | Progress 12?
The Soyuz U | Progress 12 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Progress 12 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 23:43 UTC
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Launch date set: Jan 24, 1981 at 14:18 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
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Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 3bd21cc5-e6b3-4023-add7-8c6d8e88fedb
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Mission Profile

Soyuz U | Progress 12 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on January 24, 1981. The launch was a success.