PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
High-resolution film-return Yantar reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Yantar-2K 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fac94e25-9f7c-4a4d-82fb-e1ade2f5246b
Reported date: May 23, 1974 at 12:16 UTC
Last synced: 12 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-2K 1 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-2K 1 is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 1974 at 12:16 PM 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-2K 1?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-2K 1 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-2K 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Yantar-2K 1 going to?
The Yantar-2K 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-2K 1?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-2K 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-2K 1 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 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: May 23, 1974 at 12:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: fac94e25-9f7c-4a4d-82fb-e1ade2f5246b
●Open-Meteo Weather11 minutes ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45
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