SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 25
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May 22, 1984 at 08:30 UTC
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PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-4MKT 25
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 569355c2-21b2-4342-aec5-4f374655c1e0
Reported date: May 22, 1984 at 08:30 UTC
Last synced: 23 seconds 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-4MKT 25 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 25 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 1984 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-4MKT 25?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 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-4MKT 25 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MKT 25 going to?
The Zenit-4MKT 25 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MKT 25?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 25 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 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 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: May 22, 1984 at 08:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 23 seconds ago
●Launch Library 224 seconds ago
Launch ID: 569355c2-21b2-4342-aec5-4f374655c1e0
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Zenit-4MKT 25 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on May 22, 1984. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.