RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES

Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 70

SUCCESSJul 14, 1993 at 16:40 UTCSoyuz-U-PVB
PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVB
MISSION
Yantar-4K2 70
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 931e7e09-1a2f-4f35-9b17-0ef11a438905
Reported date: Jul 14, 1993 at 16:40 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
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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.

When is the Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 70 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 70 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 1993 at 4:40 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 70?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 70 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 70 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Yantar-4K2 70 going to?
The Yantar-4K2 70 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-4K2 70?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 70 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2 70 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.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 14, 1993 at 16:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 931e7e09-1a2f-4f35-9b17-0ef11a438905
Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45

Mission Profile

Yantar-4K2 70 was a Soyuz-U-PVB mission operated by Russian Space Forces that lifted off from 43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on July 14, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.