MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-4MKT 27
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: cd6adf02-602b-4361-b3ef-8208a5d6a70d
Reported date: Sep 6, 1985 at 10:45 UTC
Last synced: 8 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 27 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 27 is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 1985 at 10:45 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 27?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 27 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 27 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MKT 27 going to?
The Zenit-4MKT 27 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MKT 27?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 27 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 27 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 23:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 6, 1985 at 10:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: cd6adf02-602b-4361-b3ef-8208a5d6a70d
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53
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