SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 6

SUCCESS Soyuz U →
Oct 6, 1986 at 07:40 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret 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
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Yantar-1KFT 6
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ee51f62b-baf8-4878-9b59-93e1b5909172
Reported date: Oct 6, 1986 at 07:40 UTC
Last synced: 19 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 6 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 6 is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 1986 at 7:40 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 6?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 6 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 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Yantar-1KFT 6 going to?
The Yantar-1KFT 6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-1KFT 6?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 6 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-1KFT 6 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 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 6, 1986 at 07:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
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Launch ID: ee51f62b-baf8-4878-9b59-93e1b5909172
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Yantar-1KFT 6 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 6, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.