MISSION OVERVIEW
Optical film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz UAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-6U 52
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 564c5394-1a44-4ed1-928d-3b5f198e75e2
Reported date: Jan 20, 1982 at 11:30 UTC
Last synced: 3 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-6U 52 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 52 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 1982 at 11:30 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-6U 52?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 52 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-6U 52 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-6U 52 going to?
The Zenit-6U 52 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-6U 52?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 52 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 52 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 20, 1982 at 11:30 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: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 564c5394-1a44-4ed1-928d-3b5f198e75e2
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68
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Mission Profile
Zenit-6U 52 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on January 20, 1982. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.