SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 11
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May 24, 1989 at 10:30 UTC
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Yantar-1KFT 11
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a1e719c7-cbb4-44ab-8948-5c4420b9ebf5
Reported date: May 24, 1989 at 10:30 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz U →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 11 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 11 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 1989 at 10:30 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 Yantar-1KFT 11?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 11 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 | Yantar-1KFT 11 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Yantar-1KFT 11 going to?
The Yantar-1KFT 11 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-1KFT 11?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 11 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 11 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 05:34 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: May 24, 1989 at 10:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: a1e719c7-cbb4-44ab-8948-5c4420b9ebf5
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Yantar-1KFT 11 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 24, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.