LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz ULAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
Mir
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1c76d610-c557-4023-aa4e-3ee0b6aa3418
Reported date: Oct 16, 2000 at 21:27 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PROGRESS-M — PROGRESS M-43
Progress M-43 (No.243)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
MirDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Progress M-43 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 u041c-43), was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the space station Mir.
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 M-43 launch?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-43 is scheduled for Monday, October 16, 2000 at 9:27 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 M-43?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-43 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 M-43 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz U | Progress M-43?
The Soyuz U | Progress M-43 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Mir program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Progress M-43 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 16, 2000 at 21:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 1c76d610-c557-4023-aa4e-3ee0b6aa3418
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Soyuz U | Progress M-43 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 16, 2000. It was flown as part of the Mir program. The launch was a success.