SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz U | Progress 18
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Oct 20, 1983 at 09:59 UTC
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramLAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 053b3801-c465-4619-ba27-4f7d94b1bf63
Reported date: Oct 20, 1983 at 09:59 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 18
Progress 18 (No.118)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Salyut 7DESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Progress 18 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 18), 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 18 launch?
The Soyuz U | Progress 18 is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 1983 at 9:59 AM 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 18?
The Soyuz U | Progress 18 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 18 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz U | Progress 18?
The Soyuz U | Progress 18 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Progress 18 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: Oct 20, 1983 at 09:59 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: 053b3801-c465-4619-ba27-4f7d94b1bf63
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Mission Profile
Soyuz U | Progress 18 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 20, 1983. The launch was a success.