SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-5

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May 13, 1982 at 09:58 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 97% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz T-5 was the first long-duration expedition to the Salyut 7 space station. The mission began on May 13, 1982, 09:58:05 UTC, launching Commander Anatoli Berezovoy and Flight Engineer Valentin Lebedev into orbit. They docked with the station the next day. During their 211-day stay on the station, crew performed various scientific and medical experiments, and were visited by 4 uncrewed cargo Progress vehicles and 2 Soyuz missions. Soyuz T-5 crew, per usual, swapped vehicles with the visiting Soyuz T-7 crew, which allowed for a longer stay in orbit.
Cosmonauts returned in the Soyuz T-7 spacecraft, landing safely back on Earth on December 10, 1982, 19:02:36 UTC.

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Soyuz T-5
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 078fc1c2-4d33-47a6-b934-7a47bfd6a039
Reported date: May 13, 1982 at 09:58 UTC
Last synced: 40 seconds ago
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Soyuz T 11F732 #11SERIAL
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Salyut 7DESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Soyuz T-5 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 13 May 1982 09:58 UTC. It transported two cosmonauts of EO-1 to Salyut 7. The crew was Anatoli Berezovoy and Valentin…

CREW MANIFEST
Anatoly BerezovoyCommander
Valentin LebedevFlight Engineer
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-5 launch?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-5 is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 1982 at 9:58 AM 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 T-5?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-5 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 | Soyuz T-5 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz T-5 going to?
The Soyuz T-5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz T-5?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-5 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-5 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 23:43 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: May 13, 1982 at 09:58 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 40 seconds ago
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Launch ID: 078fc1c2-4d33-47a6-b934-7a47bfd6a039
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz T-5 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 13, 1982. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Soyuz program. The launch was a success.