SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 13

SUCCESSFeb 15, 1991 at 09:30 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Yantar-1KFT 13
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ad71e7fe-5591-465f-89cb-4ce03ef3a08e
Reported date: Feb 15, 1991 at 09:30 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 13 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 13 is scheduled for Friday, February 15, 1991 at 9:30 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 13?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 13 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 13 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Yantar-1KFT 13 going to?
The Yantar-1KFT 13 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-1KFT 13?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 13 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 13 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 03:05 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 15, 1991 at 09:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: ad71e7fe-5591-465f-89cb-4ce03ef3a08e
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Yantar-1KFT 13 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on February 15, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.