SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 25
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May 15, 1974 at 08:30 UTC
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PAD31/6
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
High resolution optical reconnaissance satellite of the Vostok-based Zenit family.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-4MK 25
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e3ae7087-dc64-435c-9087-ad4278b162f4
Reported date: May 15, 1974 at 08:30 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
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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 | Zenit-4MK 25 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 25 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 1974 at 8:30 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 Zenit-4MK 25?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 25 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 25 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Zenit-4MK 25 going to?
The Zenit-4MK 25 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MK 25?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 25 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-4MK 25 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
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 1974 at 08:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: e3ae7087-dc64-435c-9087-ad4278b162f4
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 46, 63.56
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Mission Profile
Zenit-4MK 25 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 15, 1974. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.