SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz U | Progress 17
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Aug 17, 1983 at 12:08 UTC
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramLAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6e28d26b-6888-4891-963f-d7e078d5646d
Reported date: Aug 17, 1983 at 12:08 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PROGRESS 7K-TG — PROGRESS 17
Progress 17 (No.119)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Salyut 7DESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Progress 17 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 17), was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the space station Salyut 7.
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 17 launch?
The Soyuz U | Progress 17 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, 1983 at 12:08 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 17?
The Soyuz U | Progress 17 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 17 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz U | Progress 17?
The Soyuz U | Progress 17 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Progress 17 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 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 17, 1983 at 12:08 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: 6e28d26b-6888-4891-963f-d7e078d5646d
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Soyuz U | Progress 17 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 17, 1983. The launch was a success.