RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1
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Feb 8, 2000 at 23:20 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
IRDT (Inflatable Re-Entry and Descent Technology) is a new technology to return payloads from orbit without a heavy heatshield and parachute system. A inflatable cone provides protection during reentry and a second inflatable extension of the cone reduces the speed further for a safe landing.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVBMISSION
IRDT 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7e51da7f-a84e-4324-a248-0e23bf9f8c54
Reported date: Feb 8, 2000 at 23:20 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz-U-PVB →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
U-PVB
FLIGHTS
74
SUCCESSES
72
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. A version of the Soyuz-U with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the upper stage avionics compartment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at 11:20 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 IRDT 1?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1 mission uses the Soyuz-U-PVB rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz-U-PVB has flown 74 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is IRDT 1 going to?
The IRDT 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching IRDT 1?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | IRDT 1 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 8, 2000 at 23:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 7e51da7f-a84e-4324-a248-0e23bf9f8c54
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Mission Profile
IRDT 1 was a Soyuz-U-PVB mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on February 8, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.