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 26
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: 7c363496-d233-4d44-909d-c0e75ed23f22
Reported date: Sep 13, 1984 at 10:25 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours 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 26 (Kosmos 1597) launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 26 (Kosmos 1597) is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 1984 at 10:25 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 Zenit-4MKT 26?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 26 (Kosmos 1597) 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 26 (Kosmos 1597) launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MKT 26 going to?
The Zenit-4MKT 26 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MKT 26?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 26 (Kosmos 1597) is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 26 (Kosmos 1597) 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 13, 1984 at 10:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 7c363496-d233-4d44-909d-c0e75ed23f22
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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