SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 14

SUCCESSSep 21, 1973 at 13:05 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

High resolution optical reconnaissance satellite of the Vostok-based Zenit family.

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Zenit-4MK 14
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 13c58240-8eed-4ef6-b420-295fa3a3ac1a
Reported date: Sep 21, 1973 at 13:05 UTC
Last synced: 51 seconds ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 14 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 14 is scheduled for Friday, September 21, 1973 at 1:05 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 Zenit-4MK 14?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 14 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 | Zenit-4MK 14 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MK 14 going to?
The Zenit-4MK 14 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MK 14?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 14 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 14 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 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 21, 1973 at 13:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 53 seconds ago
Launch Library 253 seconds ago
Launch ID: 13c58240-8eed-4ef6-b420-295fa3a3ac1a
Open-Meteo Weather25 minutes ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45