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Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-9

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Jun 27, 1983 at 09:12 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 97% success
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz T-5 was the second long-duration expedition to the Salyut 7 space station. The mission began on June 27, 1983, 09:12:00 UTC, launching Commander Vladimir Lyakhov and Flight Engineer Aleksandr Aleksandrov into orbit. They docked with the station the next day. During their 150-day stay on the station, crew carried outd various scientific and medical experiments, performed two EVAs to install additional solar panels on the station, and were visited by 2 uncrewed cargo Progress vehicles.
The mission concluded with a safe landing back on Earth on November 23, 1983, 19:58:00 UTC.

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Soyuz T-9
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: d6fd5085-8665-4b6c-a886-edd41c21aa73
Reported date: Jun 27, 1983 at 09:12 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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Salyut 7DESTINATION
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Soyuz T-9 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 27 June 1983 09:12 UTC. It transported three cosmonauts of EO-2 to Salyut 7. The EO-2 crew was Vladimir Lyakhov and…

CREW MANIFEST
Vladimir LyakhovCommander
Aleksandr Pavlovich AleksandrovFlight Engineer
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-9 launch?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-9 is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 1983 at 9:12 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-9?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-9 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-9 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz T-9 going to?
The Soyuz T-9 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz T-9?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-9 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U | Soyuz T-9 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 23:44 UTC
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Launch date set: Jun 27, 1983 at 09:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
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Launch ID: d6fd5085-8665-4b6c-a886-edd41c21aa73
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Mission Profile

Soyuz T-9 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on June 27, 1983. 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.

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