RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES
Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 63
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Apr 1, 1992 at 14:18 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVBAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Yantar-4K2 63
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 54b54d40-1a50-4950-94c4-12034f583ba9
Reported date: Apr 1, 1992 at 14:18 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
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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 | Yantar-4K2 63 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 63 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 1992 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 Yantar-4K2 63?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 63 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 | Yantar-4K2 63 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Yantar-4K2 63 going to?
The Yantar-4K2 63 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-4K2 63?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 63 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 63 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 1, 1992 at 14:18 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: 54b54d40-1a50-4950-94c4-12034f583ba9
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68
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Mission Profile
Yantar-4K2 63 was a Soyuz-U-PVB mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on April 1, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.