SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 97

SUCCESS Soyuz U →
Jun 19, 1984 at 10:55 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 97% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD16/2
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Optical film-return reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Zenit-6U 97
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
16/2
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e3951771-f35e-42df-865e-795c24e982db
Reported date: Jun 19, 1984 at 10:55 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 97 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 97 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 1984 at 10:55 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 97?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 97 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 97 launching from?
The launch takes place from 16/2 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-6U 97 going to?
The Zenit-6U 97 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-6U 97?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 97 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-6U 97 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.
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 19, 1984 at 10:55 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: e3951771-f35e-42df-865e-795c24e982db
Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.96, 40.68

Mission Profile

Zenit-6U 97 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 16/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 19, 1984. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.