RUSSIAN SPACE FORCES

Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2M 2

SUCCESSMay 3, 2006 at 17:38 UTCSoyuz-U-PVB
PAD16/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Film-return reconnaisance satellite.

VEHICLE
Soyuz-U-PVB
MISSION
Yantar-4K2M 2
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0ee8f6d5-dabe-42c5-b22c-57eb4a649cb6
Reported date: May 3, 2006 at 17:38 UTC
Last synced: 4 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-4K2M 2 launch?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2M 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 5:38 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-4K2M 2?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2M 2 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-4K2M 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Yantar-4K2M 2 going to?
The Yantar-4K2M 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-4K2M 2?
The Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2M 2 is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U-PVB | Yantar-4K2M 2 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: May 3, 2006 at 17:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 0ee8f6d5-dabe-42c5-b22c-57eb4a649cb6
Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68