SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Yantar-4K2 57

SUCCESS Soyuz U →
Feb 7, 1991 at 18:15 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 97% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD16/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Yantar-4K2 57
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e7af7507-2133-4996-8635-408904cdebdb
Reported date: Feb 7, 1991 at 18:15 UTC
Last synced: 15 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-4K2 57 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4K2 57 is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 1991 at 6:15 PM 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-4K2 57?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4K2 57 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-4K2 57 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Yantar-4K2 57 going to?
The Yantar-4K2 57 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-4K2 57?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4K2 57 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-4K2 57 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
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Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 7, 1991 at 18:15 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: 15 minutes ago
Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: e7af7507-2133-4996-8635-408904cdebdb
Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68

Mission Profile

Yantar-4K2 57 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on February 7, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.