LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramLAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3bd21cc5-e6b3-4023-add7-8c6d8e88fedb
Reported date: Jan 24, 1981 at 14:18 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
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PROGRESS 7K-TG — PROGRESS 12
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.
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 | 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 24, 1981 at 14:18 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3bd21cc5-e6b3-4023-add7-8c6d8e88fedb
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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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.