SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1 11

FAILURENov 11, 1988 at 10:30 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

First generation electro-optical reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Yantar-4KS1 11
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: eec7c5e4-cb48-4899-b6c5-085b17882f1b
Reported date: Nov 11, 1988 at 10:30 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
Loading weather…
Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1 11 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1 11 is scheduled for Friday, November 11, 1988 at 10:30 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-4KS1 11?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1 11 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-4KS1 11 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Yantar-4KS1 11 going to?
The Yantar-4KS1 11 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-4KS1 11?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1 11 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1 11 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 11, 1988 at 10:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: eec7c5e4-cb48-4899-b6c5-085b17882f1b
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Yantar-4KS1 11 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on November 11, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.