SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz U | Zenit-8 73

SUCCESSNov 30, 1988 at 09:00 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz U
AGENCY
Soviet Space Program
MISSION
Zenit-8 73
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e605727d-4499-47c6-858a-ecf14cda5a53
Reported date: Nov 30, 1988 at 09:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 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-8 73 launch?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-8 73 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 1988 at 9:00 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-8 73?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-8 73 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-8 73 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Zenit-8 73 going to?
The Zenit-8 73 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-8 73?
The Soyuz U | Zenit-8 73 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Zenit-8 73 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 30, 1988 at 09:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: e605727d-4499-47c6-858a-ecf14cda5a53
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile

Zenit-8 73 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on November 30, 1988. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

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