RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 18
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May 14, 1996 at 08:55 UTC
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PAD31/6
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UMISSION
Yantar-1KFT 18
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1a2f306f-3733-40f4-8b28-8ecb403e4389
Reported date: May 14, 1996 at 08:55 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 18 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 18 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 1996 at 8:55 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Yantar-1KFT 18?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 18 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 18 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Yantar-1KFT 18 going to?
The Yantar-1KFT 18 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-1KFT 18?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 18 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 18 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 01:15 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: May 14, 1996 at 08:55 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
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Launch ID: 1a2f306f-3733-40f4-8b28-8ecb403e4389
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 46, 63.56
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Mission Profile
Yantar-1KFT 18 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 14, 1996. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.