SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 19

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Oct 9, 1981 at 10:40 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 97% success
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PAD41/1
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz U
AGENCY
Soviet Space Program
MISSION
Zenit-4MKT 19
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fa88521c-247c-451b-aebe-4a1663a1a516
Reported date: Oct 9, 1981 at 10:40 UTC
Last synced: 11 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 | Zenit-4MKT 19 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 19 is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 1981 at 10:40 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-4MKT 19?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 19 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-4MKT 19 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MKT 19 going to?
The Zenit-4MKT 19 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MKT 19?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 19 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 19 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 23:43 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 9, 1981 at 10:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: fa88521c-247c-451b-aebe-4a1663a1a516
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53
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Mission Profile

Zenit-4MKT 19 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 9, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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