RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1M 4
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Nov 5, 1993 at 08:25 UTC
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Neman or Yantar-4KS1M satellites were improved versions of the Terilen elctro-optical reconnaissance satellites. They were transmitting the data via Potok (Geizer) relay satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UMISSION
Yantar-4KS1M 4
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6603359e-1960-4a0f-819b-522c1eddcddb
Reported date: Nov 5, 1993 at 08:25 UTC
Last synced: 4 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-4KS1M 4 launch?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1M 4 is scheduled for Friday, November 5, 1993 at 8:25 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-4KS1M 4?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1M 4 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-4KS1M 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Yantar-4KS1M 4 going to?
The Yantar-4KS1M 4 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Yantar-4KS1M 4?
The Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1M 4 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Yantar-4KS1M 4 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 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 5, 1993 at 08:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 6603359e-1960-4a0f-819b-522c1eddcddb
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Yantar-4KS1M 4 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on November 5, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.